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X256 YMY

2001 Kawasaki W650

Red Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,770 mi
Last recorded27,770 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 YMY
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 27,770 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2025 27,714 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jul 2024 27,697 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2023 27,372 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 26,955 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 26,360 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 26,360 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 25,163 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 24,426 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 23,892 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 23,523 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 22,978 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 21,562 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,517 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 17,330 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 12,629 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 11,125 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 10,059 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 10,059 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 8,529 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 7,613 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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X256 YMY is a 2001 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 2001 Kawasaki W650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 13,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 X256 YMY, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki W650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X256 YMY registered?

X256 YMY is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X256 YMY safe to buy?

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