2002 Kawasaki W650 0.7L Petrol · WJ51 AEX

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record of five consecutive passes. The most recent test on 27 May 2023 at 43,460 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This consistency suggests a well-maintained machine that has avoided the common degradation issues typically associated with a twenty-five-year-old motorcycle. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for the age of the bike, averaging roughly 1,738 miles per year. Between 7 April 2018 and 27 May 2023, the odometer increased by only 2,864 miles. The most significant gap in usage occurred between October 2021 and May 2023, where the vehicle covered just 220 miles over eighteen months. Such low usage often indicates a leisure vehicle, but it also raises the possibility of long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade regardless of mileage. While the MOT history shows no failures for brake discs or suspension bushes, long periods of inactivity can lead to binding calipers, perished rubber seals, and fuel system varnish. Check for corrosion on the frame and exhaust headers, as the lack of recorded defects does not rule out cosmetic or surface rust that may not meet the threshold for an MOT failure. Verify the current state of the tyres and battery. The record shows no advisories for tread depth or electrical faults, but the low annual mileage means tyres may have aged out and hardened before the tread wore down. Given that the last recorded test was over three years ago relative to the current date, a fresh inspection of all fluids and a full service are necessary to ensure the bike is road-ready.