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LR62 JPU

2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,782 mi
Last recorded49,782 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf12,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 JPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 49,782 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 49,716 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 48,334 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 46,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 46,721 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 46,184 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 43,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 43,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 42,787 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2015 29,902 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 29,902 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf?

Based on 2,730 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
957
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
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LR62 JPU is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 12,120 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 Ex 650 Cbf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR62 JPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LR62 JPU is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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