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X217 EEV

2000 Kawasaki W650

Black Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

25,355 mi
Last recorded25,355 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki W65014,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX217 EEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 25,355 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 25,355 miles

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

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 24,619 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 24,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 23,055 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 23,055 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 21,430 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 21,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 19,636 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 19,636 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 18,233 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 17,537 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 17,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018 17,145 miles

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 14,522 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre close to 1 mm depth (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2016 13,279 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Fail 24 May 2016 13,279 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 11,917 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 9,283 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 8,568 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jan 2012 7,881 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 6,560 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 5,179 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 3,379 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 3,379 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 3,379 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 2,351 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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X217 EEV is a 2000 Kawasaki W650 in Black with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki W650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 14,584 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 X217 EEV, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki W650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X217 EEV is a 2000 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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