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Y228 GCA

2001 Kawasaki W650

Red Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,264 mi
Last recorded15,264 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 GCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2025 15,264 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 15,065 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 14,922 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 14,184 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 14,030 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 14,013 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 13,779 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 13,669 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 13,629 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 13,251 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 13,087 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,122 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 10,701 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 10,291 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,469 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 8,687 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 7,658 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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Y228 GCA is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Red with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y228 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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What year was Y228 GCA registered?

Y228 GCA is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y228 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y228 GCA shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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