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W188 UTT

2000 Kawasaki W650

Red Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,380 mi
Last recorded91,380 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki W65014,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 UTT
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 91,380 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 90,943 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 90,943 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 89,617 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 89,617 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 86,461 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 80,163 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 74,586 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 70,184 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 64,861 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 58,464 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 53,385 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 53,123 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 47,677 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 45,536 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,825 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 43,181 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,181 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,205 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,100 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 33,100 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 28,335 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,335 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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W188 UTT is a 2000 Kawasaki W650 in Red with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W188 UTT, 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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What year was W188 UTT registered?

W188 UTT is a 2000 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W188 UTT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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