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WES 265K

2003 Kawasaki W650

Red Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,967 mi
Last recorded61,967 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki W65010,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWES 265K
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,967 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 60,845 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 59,354 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 59,354 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 58,334 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,890 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 53,351 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,562 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 49,452 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,928 miles

Front Mudguard stay rubbing on tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2017 46,928 miles

Front Mudguard stay rubbing on tyre

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,938 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,379 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,567 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,781 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,795 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 23,160 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 19,294 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,449 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 15,766 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 14,271 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 14,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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WES 265K is a 2003 Kawasaki W650 in Red with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WES 265K, 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 WES 265K registered?

WES 265K is a 2003 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for WES 265K shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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