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G715 XDE

1989 Kawasaki AR50

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,891 mi
Last recorded19,891 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki AR5016,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG715 XDE
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR50
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 19,891 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front tyre showing signs of surface cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2025 19,891 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front tyre showing signs of surface cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2023 19,866 miles

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Both rubber boots missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 19,855 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight warp to disc (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 19,851 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Forks locked (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight warp to disc (1.2.1 (e))

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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G715 XDE is a 1989 Kawasaki AR50 in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G715 XDE, 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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G715 XDE is a 1989 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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