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Y126 OBE

2001 Kawasaki W650

Red Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

15,055 mi
Last recorded15,055 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 OBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 15,055 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 14,964 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 15kg (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 14,594 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 14,164 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 14,080 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 13,860 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 13,831 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 13,534 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 13,534 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 11,489 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 11,341 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 10,559 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 9,572 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 8,606 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 7,578 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 5,798 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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Y126 OBE is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Red with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y126 OBE, 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 Y126 OBE registered?

Y126 OBE is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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