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NU02 VUW

2002 Kawasaki KLR650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,702 mi
Last recorded19,702 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki KLR65012,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 VUW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 19,702 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 19,246 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 19,246 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 19,244 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 19,243 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 19,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 18,900 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,956 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 16,956 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 13,224 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 12,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2012 12,750 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 11,527 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 11,524 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 10,169 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 10,169 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 8,591 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 7,650 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 6,053 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLR650?

Based on 3,761 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Headlamp aim too low 25
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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NU02 VUW is a 2002 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki KLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 12,147 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 KLR650 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU02 VUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLR650 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki KLR650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU02 VUW registered?

NU02 VUW is a 2002 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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