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PO51 KBE

2001 Kawasaki W650

Blue Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,463 mi
Last recorded30,463 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 KBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 30,463 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 30,459 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 30,217 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,302 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 21,543 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 20,735 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 20,735 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,549 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 19,745 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 19,745 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 18,782 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 17,941 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 17,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 May 2011 17,067 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 16,180 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 15,639 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,078 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 15,078 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2007 104,010 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 2,542 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 KBE is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Blue with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KBE, 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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PO51 KBE is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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