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G681 OTU

1990 Kawasaki AR50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,934 mi
Last recorded16,934 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki AR5014,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG681 OTU
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR50
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 16,934 miles

both tyres perished

rear brake torque arm mounting bolt split pin missing

Fail 26 Sep 2023 16,934 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned security nut missing (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

both tyres perished

rear brake torque arm mounting bolt split pin missing

Pass 22 Apr 2014 16,934 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 16,934 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,960 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 15,365 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 May 2008 15,365 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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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G681 OTU is a 1990 Kawasaki AR50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G681 OTU, 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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What year was G681 OTU registered?

G681 OTU is a 1990 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 12 March 1990.

Is G681 OTU safe to buy?

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