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LN51 OFC

2002 Kawasaki W650

Silver Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

31,693 mi
Last recorded31,693 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki W65013,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 OFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 31,693 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 31,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 31,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 31,245 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 31,245 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 31,063 miles

Chain guard missing ()

HANDLEBAR SWITCH GEAR DAMAGED

Pass 20 May 2021 30,275 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 28,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 28,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 26,854 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 25,208 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 22,196 miles

advised number plate

Fail 30 Nov 2016 22,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

advised number plate

Pass 15 Oct 2015 19,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 19,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 18,502 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 18,447 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 18,428 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2011 17,557 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 17,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,394 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,930 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 9,874 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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LN51 OFC is a 2002 Kawasaki W650 in Silver with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LN51 OFC, 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 LN51 OFC registered?

LN51 OFC is a 2002 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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