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RV61 ZTJ

2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,298 mi
Last recorded23,298 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf11,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 ZTJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 23,298 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 23,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 21,851 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 20,160 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 20,148 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2017 17,590 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 17,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Nov 2015 12,862 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 10,734 miles

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

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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RV61 ZTJ is a 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV61 ZTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV61 ZTJ registered?

RV61 ZTJ is a 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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