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Y968 FPU

2001 Kawasaki W650

Silver Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,570 mi
Last recorded42,570 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 FPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 42,570 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 42,171 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 41,742 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 41,037 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 41,037 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,910 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 38,638 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 38,638 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,047 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,708 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,944 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 26,591 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 26,563 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,922 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 23,922 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009
Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,973 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 14,337 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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Y968 FPU is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Silver with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y968 FPU, 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 Y968 FPU registered?

Y968 FPU is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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