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G268 RUD

1989 Kawasaki AR50

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,656 mi
Last recorded11,656 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki AR5016,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG268 RUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR50
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 11,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 31 May 2023 11,655 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 11,612 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 11,445 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 11,290 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 11,278 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 9,927 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 9,834 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 8,943 miles

battery low

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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G268 RUD is a 1989 Kawasaki AR50 in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G268 RUD, 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 G268 RUD registered?

G268 RUD is a 1989 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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