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F465 RVV

1988 Kawasaki AR50

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,349 mi
Last recorded28,349 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki AR5014,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF465 RVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR50
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2011 28,349 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,349 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 15,399 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,399 miles

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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F465 RVV is a 1988 Kawasaki AR50 in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F465 RVV, 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 F465 RVV registered?

F465 RVV is a 1988 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 3 August 1988.

Is F465 RVV safe to buy?

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