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Y149 GCA

2001 Kawasaki W650

Red Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,770 mi
Last recorded2,770 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 GCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 2,770 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 2,741 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 2,397 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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Y149 GCA is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Red with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y149 GCA, 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 Y149 GCA registered?

Y149 GCA is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y149 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y149 GCA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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