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F861 LTL

1988 Kawasaki AR50

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

10,802 mi
Last recorded10,802 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki AR5014,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF861 LTL
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR50
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 10,802 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 10,570 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 10,346 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 9,679 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 9,301 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 9,247 miles

slight play rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2019 8,595 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 8,523 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2015 8,406 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 8,045 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 7,760 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 7,381 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 7,380 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 6,309 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 6,309 miles

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 6,166 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 28 May 2010 5,311 miles

Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 May 2010 5,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 May 2009 4,118 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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F861 LTL is a 1988 Kawasaki AR50 in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 F861 LTL, 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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F861 LTL is a 1988 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 4 October 1988.

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