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C25 BSA

2001 Kawasaki W650

Silver Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

12,837 mi
Last recorded12,837 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 BSA
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 12,837 miles

DAY TIME MOT ONLY

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 12,060 miles

DAYTIME MOT ONLY

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 12,037 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 12,021 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

main beam telltale not working

Pass 21 Jun 2017 11,976 miles

horn poor

no brake light switch fitted to front brake control

Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,303 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 10,532 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 10,449 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 8,710 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 5,610 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2011 5,610 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 5,218 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 4,328 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 13 May 2008 3,899 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 3,266 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 3,266 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 2,989 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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C25 BSA is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Silver with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C25 BSA, 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 C25 BSA registered?

C25 BSA is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is C25 BSA safe to buy?

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