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F497 STF

1989 Kawasaki AR50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,637 mi
Last recorded25,637 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki AR5016,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF497 STF
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR50
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,637 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 25,637 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator not working (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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F497 STF is a 1989 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 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 F497 STF, 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 F497 STF registered?

F497 STF is a 1989 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F497 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F497 STF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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