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PO51 JYB

2001 Kawasaki W650

Red Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,201 mi
Last recorded45,201 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 JYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 45,201 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 41,373 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 38,094 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 35,637 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 35,558 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,336 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 34,384 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 33,487 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,932 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,185 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,918 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 27,891 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2009 27,891 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,651 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 6,615 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 6,085 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 6,085 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2006 5,869 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 JYB is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Red with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PO51 JYB, 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 JYB registered?

PO51 JYB is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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