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Y185 DJO

2001 Kawasaki W650

Silver Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,212 mi
Last recorded7,212 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 DJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 7,212 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 6,067 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 6,000 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 5,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 5,333 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 4,950 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 4,811 miles

headlamp bracket bent

Fail 25 Aug 2009 4,811 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

headlamp bracket bent

Pass 1 Aug 2008 4,737 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 4,737 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2007 4,682 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 4,682 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 30 May 2006 4,452 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 4,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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Y185 DJO is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Silver with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y185 DJO, 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 Y185 DJO registered?

Y185 DJO is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y185 DJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y185 DJO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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