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W431 VLY

2000 Kawasaki W650

Silver Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,939 mi
Last recorded44,939 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki W65014,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 VLY
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 44,939 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 44,775 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 44,536 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2023 44,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Front tyre perished in tread grooves and side walls.

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever bent Clutch lever bent and snapped. (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose X4 wheel spokes loose. (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 44,204 miles

Clutch lever bent but operational

Front brake lever has reduced reserve travel

Pass 14 Jun 2021 43,998 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 43,116 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 39,929 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 37,259 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 34,419 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 30,846 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 28,582 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 26,190 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 25,343 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 25,343 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,329 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 23,448 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,809 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 22,809 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 15 May 2008 20,471 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear brake shoes getting worn

Fail 14 May 2008 20,465 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear brake shoes getting worn

Pass 20 Jun 2007 17,651 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,232 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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W431 VLY is a 2000 Kawasaki W650 in Silver with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W431 VLY, 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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W431 VLY is a 2000 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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