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Y219 GCA

2001 Kawasaki W650

Silver Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,821 mi
Last recorded23,821 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY219 GCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 23,821 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 23,821 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2025 21,888 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 20,966 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 20,941 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 20,941 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 20,265 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 19,400 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 18,335 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 14,796 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded all front (5.2.2 (d))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded all rear (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 14,796 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated inadequately mounted [loose] (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake cylinder inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure two engine mount bolts missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded all front (5.2.2 (d))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded all rear (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 14,779 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 14,779 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 14,777 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 14,775 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 14,717 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 14,477 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 14,325 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 14,020 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 13,431 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 13,431 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 13,011 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 12,666 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 11,830 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 10,842 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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Y219 GCA is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Silver with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 Y219 GCA, 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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Y219 GCA is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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