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Y263 HEC

2001 Kawasaki W650

Silver Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,195 mi
Last recorded9,195 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 HEC
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 9,195 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 8,317 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 8,317 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (motorcycle) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 8,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 8,084 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play side car (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 7,891 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 6,930 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 6,741 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 6,741 miles

Nearside Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 6,417 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 6,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 6,354 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 6,210 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 5,875 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 5,875 miles

Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Stop lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 5,389 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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Y263 HEC 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 75%.

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 Y263 HEC, 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 Y263 HEC registered?

Y263 HEC is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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