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J983 PPA

1991 Kawasaki AR50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,849 mi
Last recorded16,849 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki AR5014,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ983 PPA
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR50
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 16,849 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 16,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 16,701 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre walls slightly perished.

Fail 29 Jan 2019 16,701 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no rebound damping in rear shock. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pivot arm bushes excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre walls slightly perished.

Pass 24 Dec 2008 8,145 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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J983 PPA is a 1991 Kawasaki AR50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki AR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 14,990 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 J983 PPA, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki AR50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J983 PPA registered?

J983 PPA is a 1991 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 28 August 1991.

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