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Y154 XBV

2001 Kawasaki W650

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,727 mi
Last recorded24,727 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY154 XBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 24,727 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 23,461 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 22,091 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 19,820 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 18,627 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 18,586 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 16,497 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 13,248 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 9,905 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 9,905 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 9,402 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 9,402 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 9,402 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 9,402 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 8,825 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 8,825 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 7,709 miles

tape fitted to head lamp

Pass 26 Jul 2010 7,369 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 7,277 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,837 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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Y154 XBV is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Silver with a 650cc 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 Y154 XBV, 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 Y154 XBV registered?

Y154 XBV is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y154 XBV safe to buy?

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