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WP51 XEL

2002 Kawasaki W650

Blue Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,987 mi
Last recorded17,987 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki W65013,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 XEL
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 17,987 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 17,987 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 17,984 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 17,882 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 17,608 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 17,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 16,544 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 16,544 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 15,995 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 15,487 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 15,010 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 15,010 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 14,517 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 13,911 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 13,911 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 May 2013 12,938 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 11,974 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,366 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 11,366 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,486 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 10,119 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 9,664 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 9,664 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 8,818 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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WP51 XEL is a 2002 Kawasaki W650 in Blue with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP51 XEL, 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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WP51 XEL is a 2002 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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