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PK51 ACO

2001 Kawasaki W650

Red Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,456 mi
Last recorded32,456 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 ACO
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 32,456 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 32,455 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 32,451 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 32,440 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 32,272 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 32,250 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Headlamp kick up image goes right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 31,742 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 31,109 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 31,109 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,048 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 29,545 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,627 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 28,627 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,044 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 26,044 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 25,786 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 25,758 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 24,477 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,086 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,003 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,950 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,215 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,952 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 17,450 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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PK51 ACO is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Red with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki W650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 13,920 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 PK51 ACO, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki W650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PK51 ACO registered?

PK51 ACO is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is PK51 ACO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 ACO shows 24 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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