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Y109 BOA

2001 Kawasaki W650

Black Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,170 mi
Last recorded25,170 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY109 BOA
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 25,170 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 24,862 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 24,862 miles

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

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 24,480 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 23,174 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 21,883 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 18,639 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 18,095 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 17,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2017 17,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2016 17,053 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,513 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 16,513 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 4 May 2011 15,774 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 15,184 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 14,111 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 14,111 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 13,103 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 11,581 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,481 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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Y109 BOA is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Black with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y109 BOA, 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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Y109 BOA is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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