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Y129 OBE

2001 Kawasaki W650

Silver Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

28,068 mi
Last recorded28,068 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 OBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 28,068 miles

advise drive chain dry and rusty

advise fork gaitors fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2023 26,292 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 24,897 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 24,625 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 24,052 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 21,595 miles

Wheel spoke slightly loose. two spokes in rear wheel (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 20,403 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 19,419 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 17,847 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 15,316 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,620 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 14,015 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 12,627 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 11,354 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 9,474 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 9,102 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2008 9,102 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 8,062 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 7,071 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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Y129 OBE is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Silver with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 Y129 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 Y129 OBE registered?

Y129 OBE is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y129 OBE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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