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G5 OVV

2002 Kawasaki W650

Silver Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,598 mi
Last recorded40,598 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki W65013,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 OVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 40,598 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 40,598 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 34,895 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 28,444 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 28,444 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 22,460 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 21,434 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 20,539 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 19,159 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 18,262 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 18,262 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))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 17,595 miles

front tyre only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 24 Feb 2016 16,099 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 16,049 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 15,925 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 15,335 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,310 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 14,310 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,029 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 13,541 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2007 12,929 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,348 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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G5 OVV is a 2002 Kawasaki W650 in Silver with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G5 OVV, 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 G5 OVV registered?

G5 OVV is a 2002 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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