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W579 OAO

2000 Kawasaki W650

Red Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

27,724 mi
Last recorded27,724 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki W65014,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 OAO
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 27,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 27,324 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 27,207 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 27,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 26,960 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 26,960 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 16,150 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 26,602 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 24,981 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 24,981 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2017 24,307 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 22,619 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 22,619 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing split pin (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 19,715 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 16,788 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 16,638 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 16,426 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 16,216 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 15,870 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,887 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 14,453 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,776 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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W579 OAO is a 2000 Kawasaki W650 in Red with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W579 OAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W579 OAO registered?

W579 OAO is a 2000 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W579 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W579 OAO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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