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GK02 OCA

2002 Kawasaki W650

Green Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,982 mi
Last recorded13,982 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki W65013,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 OCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 13,982 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 13,975 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 13,959 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 13,959 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 13,870 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 13,870 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 13,769 miles

No lights fitted at time of test.

Fail 5 Jul 2021 13,769 miles

No lights fitted at time of test.

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 13,516 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 13,516 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 12,201 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 12,201 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 11,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 10,580 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 10,141 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 10,141 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension component loose bolt loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 9,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 8,542 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2012 7,584 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2011 6,349 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 6,142 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 5,448 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 5,357 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 3,410 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 3,028 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 2,234 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 2,125 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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GK02 OCA is a 2002 Kawasaki W650 in Green with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK02 OCA, 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 GK02 OCA registered?

GK02 OCA is a 2002 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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