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F434 NBW

1989 Kawasaki AR50

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,813 mi
Last recorded16,813 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki AR5016,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF434 NBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR50
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 16,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 16,558 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 14,464 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 11,234 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 11,175 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 11,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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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F434 NBW is a 1989 Kawasaki AR50 in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F434 NBW, 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 F434 NBW registered?

F434 NBW is a 1989 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 12 June 1989.

Is F434 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F434 NBW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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