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GK52 OFW

2002 Kawasaki W650

Blue Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,184 mi
Last recorded51,184 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki W65013,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 OFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 51,184 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 50,386 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 49,674 miles

Front tyre has slight persihing no cords or ply showing

Fail 20 Feb 2023 49,638 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front tyre has slight persihing no cords or ply showing

Pass 4 Jan 2020 49,549 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 49,549 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 48,279 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 47,377 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,006 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 41,021 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,116 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 33,879 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 31,069 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,962 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,867 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,531 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,023 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 17,218 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,943 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 10,850 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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GK52 OFW is a 2002 Kawasaki W650 in Blue with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK52 OFW, 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 GK52 OFW registered?

GK52 OFW is a 2002 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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