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M18 SWR

2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,863 mi
Last recorded8,863 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf11,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 SWR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 8,863 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 8,476 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 8,108 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 6,065 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 5,925 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 5,156 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 5,156 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 4,859 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 4,172 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 3,750 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 3,050 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 3,050 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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M18 SWR is a 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 11,686 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 M18 SWR, 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 15 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M18 SWR registered?

M18 SWR is a 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 25 December 2011.

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The MOT history for M18 SWR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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