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G573 GEF

1990 Kawasaki AR50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,694 mi
Last recorded4,694 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki AR5014,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG573 GEF
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR50
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 4,694 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 4,673 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Advise Damping / Rebound is Poor (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 4,673 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Head Race Bearings Have Play And Are Noisy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Advise Damping / Rebound is Poor (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 4,632 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 4,593 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 21,245 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

chain guard missing

rear tyre side walls cracked

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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G573 GEF is a 1990 Kawasaki AR50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki AR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 14,093 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 G573 GEF, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki AR50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G573 GEF is a 1990 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 4 July 1990.

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