2021 KAWASAKI EX 650 MMFAN0.6L Petrol

This Kawasaki EX650 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend. The most recent MOT, conducted on 15 July 2025 at 3,706 miles, returned a clean pass with zero defects recorded, indicating the motorcycle was presented in sound mechanical condition at that time. The previous test on 17 July 2024 at 3,276 miles passed with only a minor advisory for front tyre wear, a standard consumable issue rather than a mechanical fault. There are no recurring defects or worsening patterns in the record. The mileage profile is notably low. Across the two recorded tests spanning exactly one year, the odometer moved just 430 miles, bringing the total recorded distance to 3,706 miles for a 2021 machine. This equates to roughly 741 miles annually, well below average for a middleweight motorcycle. Such low annual use raises the possibility of prolonged stationary periods, which can affect fuel system components, tyre condition due to flat-spotting or perished sidewalls, and brake corrosion from lack of regular application. Despite the clean 2025 result, the 2024 advisory for a front tyre worn close to the legal limit warrants attention. A buyer should physically inspect both tyres for age-related cracking, even if tread appears sufficient, as rubber degrades with time regardless of mileage. The front tyre's rapid wear rate relative to the minimal mileage suggests either an aggressive riding style during that period or a possible wheel alignment and suspension geometry issue. Inspect the front fork seals for weeping, check the wheel bearings for play, and examine the brake discs for uneven wear or lipping, as low-mileage machines can suffer surface corrosion on braking components that accelerates disc wear once the bike is used again. Given the sparse but clean MOT history, the primary risk is not mechanical failure but age-related deterioration from underuse. A thorough in-person inspection should focus on the fuel tank interior for rust, the coolant system for degradation, and all rubber hoses and seals for perished or brittle surfaces. The motorcycle appears fundamentally sound, but its low-use profile demands a careful physical check of components that deteriorate with time rather than mileage.