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Y181 PSP

2001 Kawasaki W650

Silver Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,769 mi
Last recorded16,769 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 PSP
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 16,769 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 16,714 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 16,622 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 16,434 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 16,375 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 16,334 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 16,301 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,256 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

o/s/f brake levar ball end

Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,099 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,788 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,005 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,426 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 9,055 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 8,781 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 7,515 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 7,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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
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Y181 PSP is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Silver with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y181 PSP, 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 Y181 PSP registered?

Y181 PSP is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is Y181 PSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y181 PSP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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