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ML02 KTX

2002 Kawasaki W650

Red Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

26,536 mi
Last recorded26,536 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki W65013,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 KTX
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 26,536 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 26,266 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 25,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 23,318 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 21,516 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 20,833 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 20,658 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 20,193 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,816 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,476 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim corrected with tape .

Pass 4 Apr 2014 19,226 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim corrected with tape .

Pass 3 Apr 2013 18,047 miles

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

Headlamp aim corrected with tape .

Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,181 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2012 17,155 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2010 16,071 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 16,071 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2009 15,293 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 15,293 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 14,250 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2008 14,250 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2007 10,369 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 9,376 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 9,376 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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ML02 KTX is a 2002 Kawasaki W650 in Red with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ML02 KTX, 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 ML02 KTX registered?

ML02 KTX is a 2002 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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