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W165 VOD

2000 Kawasaki W650

Maroon Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

29,367 mi
Last recorded29,367 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki W65014,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 VOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 29,367 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 28,759 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 28,539 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 28,354 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 28,307 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 28,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 28,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 27,576 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 27,004 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,458 miles

rear fender broken

Pass 26 Apr 2017 26,043 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,952 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 24,128 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 24,066 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 21,830 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 21,801 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,493 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 19,526 miles

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

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,989 miles

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

Number plate cracked

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 18,989 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Number plate cracked

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

Chain lube on rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2010 17,734 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 17,229 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 16,564 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 15,674 miles

FRONT WHEEL RIM BUCKLE

Pass 11 Mar 2006 14,304 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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W165 VOD is a 2000 Kawasaki W650 in Maroon with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki W650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 14,584 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 W165 VOD, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki W650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W165 VOD is a 2000 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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