CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y163 UCC

2001 Kawasaki W650

Black Petrol 676cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

4,943 mi
Last recorded4,943 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 UCC
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 4,943 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 4,614 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 4,590 miles

All direction indicators missing All indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 4,088 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 4,088 miles

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 2,804 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 1,210 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 421 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 421 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 183 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 23,602 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 23,602 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Front brake lamp switch wiring disconnected. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 23,558 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 23,371 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,162 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 23,162 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,343 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 20,552 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 20,371 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,816 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 18,123 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,981 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 14,637 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 8,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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
Full Kawasaki W650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y163 UCC is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Black with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y163 UCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y163 UCC?

You can check the full history of Y163 UCC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y163 UCC registered?

Y163 UCC is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y163 UCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 UCC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y163 UCC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y163 UCC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.