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E549 PPW

1988 Kawasaki AR50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,434 mi
Last recorded34,434 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2005
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki AR5014,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE549 PPW
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR50
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2005 34,434 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki AR50?

Based on 1,229 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
217
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Direction indicators not working 32
Direction indicator not working 32
Horn not working 24
Footrest missing 21
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E549 PPW is a 1988 Kawasaki AR50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki AR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 14,772 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 AR50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E549 PPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki AR50 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki AR50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E549 PPW registered?

E549 PPW is a 1988 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is E549 PPW safe to buy?

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