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X389 NBU

2001 Kawasaki W650

Silver Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,090 mi
Last recorded13,090 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX389 NBU
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 13,090 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 12,361 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 12,089 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 12,089 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 11,146 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 9,037 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 9,025 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 9,020 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 8,793 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 8,412 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 7,945 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 7,695 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 7,420 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 7,188 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 7,188 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 6,818 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 6,818 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 6,516 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 6,007 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 6,003 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 5,806 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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X389 NBU is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Silver with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X389 NBU, 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 X389 NBU registered?

X389 NBU is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X389 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X389 NBU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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