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LC12 CEK

2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,878 mi
Last recorded6,878 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf12,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 CEK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 6,878 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 6,760 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 6,236 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 6,007 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 5,860 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 5,860 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 5,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 5,609 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 5,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 5,385 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 4,704 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2015 4,625 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf?

Based on 2,020 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Drive chain excessively loose 5
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LC12 CEK is a 2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 12,547 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC12 CEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC12 CEK is a 2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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