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H218 CAV

1990 Kawasaki AR50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,069 mi
Last recorded8,069 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki AR5014,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH218 CAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR50
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 8,069 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 17,912 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 16,182 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 12,139 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 19,047 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 19,014 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

speedo cable insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2006 16,912 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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H218 CAV is a 1990 Kawasaki AR50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H218 CAV, 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 H218 CAV registered?

H218 CAV is a 1990 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 7 September 1990.

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