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A135 DRO

1999 Kawasaki W650

Red Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,679 mi
Last recorded39,679 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki W65014,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA135 DRO
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 39,679 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 37,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 37,026 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 36,242 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 36,191 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 35,994 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 35,994 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 35,353 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 34,681 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 34,646 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 33,350 miles

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

Front Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,975 miles

Front Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,781 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,681 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 24,152 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,300 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 25,300 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,273 miles

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

Rear number plate discoloured

How Reliable is the Kawasaki W650?

Based on 19,528 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
559
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 171
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 30
Drive chain excessively loose 29
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A135 DRO is a 1999 Kawasaki W650 in Red with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki W650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 14,386 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 W650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A135 DRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki W650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki W650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A135 DRO registered?

A135 DRO is a 1999 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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