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LX53 GLY

2003 Kawasaki W650

Blue Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,003 mi
Last recorded6,003 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki W65010,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 GLY
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2026 6,003 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT TYRE CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 5,957 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres side walls slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 5,787 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 5,471 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 4,826 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 4,629 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 3,898 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 2,515 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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LX53 GLY is a 2003 Kawasaki W650 in Blue with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki W650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 10,559 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 LX53 GLY, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki W650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX53 GLY registered?

LX53 GLY is a 2003 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LX53 GLY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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