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ML02 OWO

2002 Kawasaki W650

Blue Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

14,788 mi
Last recorded14,788 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki W65013,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 OWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 14,788 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 14,739 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 14,702 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 14,598 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 13,836 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 13,500 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 13,192 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 12,986 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 12,801 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 12,551 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 12,235 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 11,880 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 11,486 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 11,486 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,149 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 11,149 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 10,822 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 10,630 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 9,460 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 7,632 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 7,632 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 6,949 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,481 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 OWO is a 2002 Kawasaki W650 in Blue with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO registered?

ML02 OWO is a 2002 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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The MOT history for ML02 OWO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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