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WA53 EYB

2003 Kawasaki W650

Silver Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

43,581 mi
Last recorded43,581 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki W65010,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 EYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 43,581 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,897 miles

Front suspention soft in operation

Fail 15 May 2021 42,893 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 41,829 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 May 2020 41,752 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 40,226 miles

Front & Rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear drum brake shows slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,529 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 39,529 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,094 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 38,094 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 38,086 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp reflective backing heavily corroded but function not impaired

Rear mudguard secure but heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,763 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear mudguard is secure but heavily corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2013 35,763 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear mudguard is secure but heavily corroded

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 33,678 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear of rear mudguard is secure but heavily corroded

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 33,678 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear of rear mudguard is secure but heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,309 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 31,309 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 29,302 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,302 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,316 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 27,316 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,397 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 25,381 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 23,366 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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WA53 EYB is a 2003 Kawasaki W650 in Silver with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 WA53 EYB, 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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WA53 EYB is a 2003 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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