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PO51 ORC

2001 Kawasaki W650

Red Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,912 mi
Last recorded24,912 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 ORC
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 24,912 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 23,688 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 23,672 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,598 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 23,489 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 23,350 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 23,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 23,033 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 22,652 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,089 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 22,089 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 21,377 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 20,882 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,379 miles

front position lamp not working

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 ORC is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Red with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 ORC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO51 ORC registered?

PO51 ORC is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is PO51 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 ORC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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