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VU52 XDK

2002 Kawasaki W650

Blue Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,945 mi
Last recorded26,945 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki W65013,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 XDK
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 26,945 miles

small oil leak(sump)

Pass 15 Oct 2024 26,350 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 26,149 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 26,149 miles

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

Rear Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 26,128 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 26,117 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,104 miles

front mudgaurd missing

Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,912 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,699 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear brake torsion arm distorted

Fail 16 Aug 2012 25,698 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear brake torsion arm distorted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,678 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 23,678 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Upper Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 17,819 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Sidecar rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 15,248 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 9,129 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 8,138 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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VU52 XDK is a 2002 Kawasaki W650 in Blue with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU52 XDK, 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 VU52 XDK registered?

VU52 XDK is a 2002 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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