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LJ51 RWC

2001 Kawasaki W650

Black Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,292 mi
Last recorded3,292 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 RWC
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 3,292 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 3,292 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022
Pass 19 Jun 2021
Pass 27 Jun 2018 1,332 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 1,332 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 367 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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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LJ51 RWC is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Black with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LJ51 RWC, 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 LJ51 RWC registered?

LJ51 RWC is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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