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MX03 YKB

2003 Kawasaki W650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,210 mi
Last recorded18,210 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki W65010,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 YKB
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 18,210 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 18,188 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 18,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 17,811 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 17,582 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 16,842 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 16,777 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing Sidecar (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 16,143 miles

Rear tyre has cracks in walls

Fail 26 May 2017 16,140 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear tyre has cracks in walls

Pass 20 May 2016 15,912 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 15,807 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 15,807 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2014 15,362 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 15,362 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 23 May 2013 15,045 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 15,045 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 14,473 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 14,473 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,158 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 10,590 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 8,509 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 6,918 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 5,149 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 3,786 miles

shrouds on front forks

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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MX03 YKB is a 2003 Kawasaki W650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX03 YKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX03 YKB registered?

MX03 YKB is a 2003 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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