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WA51 LWJ

2001 Kawasaki W650

Black Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,043 mi
Last recorded31,043 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 LWJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 31,043 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 31,012 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 30,850 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 30,396 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 30,369 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 30,025 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

throttle return cable removed

Fail 11 Jul 2019 30,025 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

throttle return cable removed

Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,754 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,331 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,376 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,401 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,255 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,456 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 23,456 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,019 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,396 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,292 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 19,039 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 19,039 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 17,156 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 15,641 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 12,593 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 LWJ is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Black with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

WA51 LWJ is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is WA51 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 LWJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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