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SA02 OXG

2002 Kawasaki W650

Purple Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

3,585 mi
Last recorded3,585 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki W65013,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 OXG
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 3,585 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 3,584 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 3,288 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 3,288 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 3,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 2,646 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 2,641 miles

Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 2,309 miles

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 2,052 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 1,929 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 1,783 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 1,251 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 182 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 182 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 May 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2012

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Centre Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009
Pass 20 Sep 2008 23,961 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007
Pass 2 Jun 2006 17,557 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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SA02 OXG is a 2002 Kawasaki W650 in Purple with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SA02 OXG, 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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SA02 OXG is a 2002 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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