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F356 RPG

1989 Kawasaki AR50

White Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,430 mi
Last recorded16,430 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki AR5016,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF356 RPG
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR50
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 16,430 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 16,404 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 16,398 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 16,331 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2014 16,127 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 16,127 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 14,802 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 14,802 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 12,823 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,823 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 12,118 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 12,118 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 12,094 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

tyre is old hard and srarting to crack

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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F356 RPG is a 1989 Kawasaki AR50 in White with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki AR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 16,364 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 F356 RPG, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki AR50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F356 RPG registered?

F356 RPG is a 1989 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 25 April 1989.

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