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T897 KCJ

2003 Kawasaki W650

Cream Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,340 mi
Last recorded24,340 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki W65010,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 KCJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 24,340 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 23,034 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 22,680 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 22,561 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 22,561 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2015 22,351 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,158 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 21,616 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 21,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 20,298 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 20,285 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2009 8,888 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 8,888 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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T897 KCJ is a 2003 Kawasaki W650 in Cream with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki W650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 10,559 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 T897 KCJ, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki W650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T897 KCJ registered?

T897 KCJ is a 2003 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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The MOT history for T897 KCJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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