Kawasaki W650

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 676 cc

V78 DHCMOT history

V78 DHC is a red petrol Kawasaki W650 first used on 30 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 34,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
34,317 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 DHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
W650
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
676 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 DHC was last recorded at 34,317 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,680 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
637 miles
Average per year
1,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,317 miles
  • 2025 – 33,680 miles
  • 2024 – 33,311 miles
  • 2023 – 32,802 miles
  • 2022 – 32,577 miles
  • 2021 – 32,269 miles
  • 2020 – 31,862 miles
  • 2019 – 31,707 miles
  • 2018 – 31,241 miles
  • 2017 – 30,642 miles
  • 2016 – 29,920 miles
  • 2015 – 29,232 miles
  • 2014 – 27,725 miles
  • 2013 – 23,908 miles
  • 2012 – 22,317 miles
  • 2011 – 21,411 miles
  • 2010 – 19,061 miles
  • 2009 – 16,237 miles
  • 2008 – 15,429 miles
  • 2007 – 12,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,317 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside and Offside (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,317 miles (+637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    34,317 miles
    Test number
    785625869820
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside and Offside (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass33,680 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    33,680 miles
    Test number
    118410183515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,311 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    33,311 miles
    Test number
    101595489699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,802 miles (+225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    32,802 miles
    Test number
    570401492747
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass32,577 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    32,577 miles
    Test number
    717212297631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,269 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    32,269 miles
    Test number
    550504315015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,862 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    31,862 miles
    Test number
    810250493990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    31,707 miles
    Test number
    395833916641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,707 miles (+466)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,707 miles
    Test number
    135690571412
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass31,241 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    31,241 miles
    Test number
    230473436206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,642 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,642 miles
    Test number
    652720181369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,622 miles (+702)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,622 miles
    Test number
    387607905524
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  13. Pass29,920 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    29,920 miles
    Test number
    225313061429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,232 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,232 miles
    Test number
    246579685419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,725 miles (+3,817)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,725 miles
    Test number
    145462414227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,908 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    23,908 miles
    Test number
    145620793182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,317 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,317 miles
    Test number
    169501122296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,411 miles (+2,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,411 miles
    Test number
    487667711290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

  19. Fail19,061 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,061 miles
    Test number
    961342210198
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  20. Pass19,061 miles (+2,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,061 miles
    Test number
    991412510170
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  21. Pass16,237 miles (+808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,237 miles
    Test number
    530609709168
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  22. Pass15,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,429 miles
    Test number
    102353228103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail15,429 miles (+2,591)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,429 miles
    Test number
    220279418113
    • FailureRear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  24. Pass12,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,838 miles
    Test number
    231560927456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V78 DHC

Does V78 DHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V78 DHC is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V78 DHC?
The MOT on V78 DHC is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V78 DHC done?
V78 DHC was recorded at 34,317 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 1,116 miles a year.
Has V78 DHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 DHC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on V78 DHC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V78 DHC find?
V78 DHC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside and offside.

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