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PO51 JVW

2001 Kawasaki W650

Black Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

9,382 mi
Last recorded9,382 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 JVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 9,382 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 9,301 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 9,123 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 8,991 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 8,706 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 7,834 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 7,833 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 7,833 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 7,513 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 6,300 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 5,904 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 4,491 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 3,621 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 3,347 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 2,598 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 1,407 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 980 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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PO51 JVW is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Black with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PO51 JVW, 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 PO51 JVW registered?

PO51 JVW is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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The MOT history for PO51 JVW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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