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G689 YDD

1989 Kawasaki AR50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,190 mi
Last recorded4,190 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki AR5016,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG689 YDD
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR50
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 4,190 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 4,746 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 28,044 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,244 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 25,787 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 3,846 miles

Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 7,167 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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G689 YDD is a 1989 Kawasaki AR50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G689 YDD, 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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G689 YDD is a 1989 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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