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Y273 NFC

2001 Kawasaki W650

Green Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

17,923 mi
Last recorded17,923 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 NFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 17,923 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 17,649 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 17,456 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 17,438 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 17,248 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 16,753 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 16,451 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 16,211 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 16,211 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 15,866 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 15,675 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 15,417 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 15,283 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 15,283 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 14,175 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 12,861 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 12,067 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 11,888 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2009 11,888 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,511 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 11,267 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 11,267 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,853 miles

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

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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Y273 NFC is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Green with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y273 NFC, 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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Y273 NFC is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y273 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y273 NFC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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