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WJ51 AEX

2001 Kawasaki W650

Blue Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,606 mi
Last recorded43,606 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 AEX
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 43,606 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 43,460 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 43,240 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 42,592 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 41,499 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 40,596 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 39,707 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 38,925 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,638 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 37,638 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 35,687 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,612 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,127 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,092 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,439 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,224 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,568 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,113 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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WJ51 AEX is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Blue with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ51 AEX, 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.

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What year was WJ51 AEX registered?

WJ51 AEX is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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