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T499 HFJ

1999 Kawasaki W650

Red Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

12,110 mi
Last recorded12,110 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki W65014,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT499 HFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 12,110 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 11,697 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 11,260 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 11,020 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 10,991 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 10,852 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 10,738 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 10,687 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 10,484 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 10,318 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 10,226 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 20,110 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 10,110 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 10,051 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,044 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 10,029 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,029 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,003 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,997 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,364 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 6,125 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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T499 HFJ is a 1999 Kawasaki W650 in Red with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki W650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 14,386 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 T499 HFJ, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki W650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T499 HFJ registered?

T499 HFJ is a 1999 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 16 June 1999.

Is T499 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T499 HFJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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