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WA51 JVK

2001 Kawasaki W650

Black Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,472 mi
Last recorded39,472 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 JVK
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 39,472 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 39,472 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 37,886 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 36,607 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 35,110 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 33,334 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 33,334 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 31,502 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 29,621 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 28,312 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 28,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 27,014 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 25,956 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 25,008 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 24,131 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 23,332 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 22,506 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 22,506 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 22,219 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,660 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 21,045 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,227 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 18,944 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 17,530 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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WA51 JVK is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Black with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki W650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 13,920 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 WA51 JVK, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki W650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA51 JVK registered?

WA51 JVK is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is WA51 JVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 JVK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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