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FPE 18B

2004 Kawasaki W650

Black Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

22,999 mi
Last recorded22,999 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki W65011,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPE 18B
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 22,999 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 22,907 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 22,822 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 22,822 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 22,655 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 22,455 miles

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

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

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

tyres blown up for test, low pressures.

Fail 19 May 2022 22,455 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working bulb blown (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

tyres blown up for test, low pressures.

Pass 6 May 2021 22,283 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 22,283 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 21,953 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 21,792 miles

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

Front cant see brake fluid level

both front and rear tyres cracking in walls,due to age,advise changing soon.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 21,792 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding pivot arm siezed (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front cant see brake fluid level

both front and rear tyres cracking in walls,due to age,advise changing soon.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 21,674 miles

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

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

Front slight cracking in tyre wall

Rear slight cracking in tyre wall

Pass 17 Jun 2016 21,364 miles

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

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

Front and rear tyres slight cracking in walls.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 21,364 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Front and rear tyres slight cracking in walls.

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 21,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 20,985 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 20,115 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,210 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,210 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,193 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 12,803 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 8,087 miles

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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FPE 18B is a 2004 Kawasaki W650 in Black with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki W650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 11,006 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 FPE 18B, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki W650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FPE 18B is a 2004 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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