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FJ51 KKU

2001 Kawasaki W650

Red Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

20,967 mi
Last recorded20,967 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 KKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 20,967 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 20,813 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 20,599 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 18,637 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 18,637 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 17,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 16,921 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 16,921 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 16,636 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 16,377 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 16,116 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 15,782 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 15,471 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 15,277 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 14,853 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 14,369 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 14,064 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 13,781 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 13,300 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 12,879 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 12,520 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 12,210 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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FJ51 KKU is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Red with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki W650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 13,920 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 FJ51 KKU, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki W650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ51 KKU registered?

FJ51 KKU is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FJ51 KKU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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