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KU02 LCN

2002 Kawasaki W650

Silver Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

12,673 mi
Last recorded12,673 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki W65013,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 LCN
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 12,673 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Rear left shock (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Left grip (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake component slightly loose Front brake lever pivot (1.1.21 (c))

Clutch lever missing a bush, has massive play

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 12,021 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 11,924 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 11,269 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 11,228 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 10,126 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 9,757 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 8,813 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 8,498 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 8,327 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 8,282 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 8,044 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 7,894 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 7,817 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 7,695 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 7,695 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 7,460 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 7,260 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 7,156 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 6,507 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 6,244 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 6,244 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 5,655 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 5,655 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 5,228 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 4,974 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 4,913 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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KU02 LCN is a 2002 Kawasaki W650 in Silver with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KU02 LCN, 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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KU02 LCN is a 2002 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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