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PO51 KBZ

2001 Kawasaki W650

Black Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

587 mi
Last recorded587 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 KBZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 587 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 582 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 562 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 376 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 376 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 370 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 358 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable tyre for rear use only (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 118 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 58 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 55 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 2 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 2 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 9,032 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

headlamp taped for correct beam image

Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,929 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 22,628 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 15,507 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 12,587 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 9,017 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 5,789 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 KBZ is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Black with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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