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Y152 GFG

2001 Kawasaki W650

Silver Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,599 mi
Last recorded23,599 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 GFG
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 23,599 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 23,351 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 23,036 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 21,771 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 20,250 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 19,697 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 18,409 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 18,399 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 18,107 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 17,611 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,450 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 16,450 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly tight link (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,492 miles

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

handle bars slightly twisted

Pass 18 Feb 2014 14,475 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,172 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 11,779 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 11,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 9,528 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 9,526 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 7,637 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 6,521 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 5,412 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 30 Sep 2006 3,846 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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Y152 GFG is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Silver with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y152 GFG, 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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Y152 GFG is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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