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X497 AFH

2001 Kawasaki W650

Black Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

25,361 mi
Last recorded25,361 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 AFH
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 25,361 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 20,958 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 17,218 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 17,210 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 14,035 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 11,989 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 9,520 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 8,201 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 6,843 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 6,843 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 4,944 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 3,349 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 2,180 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 2,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 2,096 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 2,092 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 960 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 68 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 7,591 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 7,123 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 6,719 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 6,525 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 5,882 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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X497 AFH is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Black with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 X497 AFH, 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 X497 AFH registered?

X497 AFH is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X497 AFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X497 AFH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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