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Y226 YRY

2001 Kawasaki W650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

11,654 mi
Last recorded11,654 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 YRY
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 11,654 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 11,095 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 10,757 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 10,478 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 10,478 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 3 May 2022 10,351 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 10,061 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 9,928 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 9,571 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 9,571 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 9,277 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 9,277 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 8,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 8,053 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 7,502 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 6,739 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 6,004 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 5,624 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 5,277 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 4,748 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 4,339 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 3,704 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 3,063 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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Y226 YRY is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y226 YRY, 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 Y226 YRY registered?

Y226 YRY is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y226 YRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y226 YRY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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