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FD02 SXV

2002 Kawasaki W650

Black Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,823 mi
Last recorded30,823 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki W65013,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 SXV
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 30,823 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 30,823 miles

Central Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 30,823 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 30,823 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel pipe clip missing. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 29,517 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 29,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 29,480 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 28,665 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 28,067 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 26,555 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 26,147 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 23,826 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 23,826 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,399 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 21,399 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 18,171 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 16,120 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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FD02 SXV is a 2002 Kawasaki W650 in Black with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki W650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 13,834 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 FD02 SXV, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki W650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD02 SXV registered?

FD02 SXV is a 2002 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is FD02 SXV safe to buy?

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