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X39 TAO

2001 Kawasaki W650

Maroon Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

19,330 mi
Last recorded19,330 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX39 TAO
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 19,330 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 19,106 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 18,916 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 18,823 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 18,823 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 17,874 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 17,837 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 17,142 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 16,958 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 16,660 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 16,660 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 16,140 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 1,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 15,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 12,542 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 12,542 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 8,402 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 7,984 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 7,164 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 6,614 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 6,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 5,703 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 4,999 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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X39 TAO is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Maroon with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X39 TAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X39 TAO registered?

X39 TAO is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X39 TAO safe to buy?

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