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WJ51 FSA

2002 Kawasaki KLR650

Black Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

36,680 mi
Last recorded36,680 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki KLR65012,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 FSA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 36,680 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 35,449 miles

exhaust leak

front brake discs corroded

speedo glass frosted

Pass 25 Jul 2023 33,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs corroded

speedo glass frosted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 31,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at join to cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rivets very worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock decreased damping

Pass 11 Sep 2020 29,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 24,068 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 24,044 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 21,305 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 19,188 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 19,188 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 14,719 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 14,719 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 12,654 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 9,989 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 8,084 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 5,263 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 4,121 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 1,748 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 1,719 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 568 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 568 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 143 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 140 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLR650?

Based on 3,761 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Headlamp aim too low 25
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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WJ51 FSA is a 2002 Kawasaki KLR650 in Black with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki KLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 12,147 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 KLR650 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ51 FSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLR650 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki KLR650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ51 FSA registered?

WJ51 FSA is a 2002 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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