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M550 SWL

1994 Kawasaki AR50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,862 mi
Last recorded16,862 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki AR5011,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 SWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR50
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 16,862 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 16,859 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 16,834 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 16,540 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 16,497 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 15,023 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 14,948 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 14,948 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 13,231 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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M550 SWL is a 1994 Kawasaki AR50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki AR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 11,311 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 M550 SWL, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki AR50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M550 SWL registered?

M550 SWL is a 1994 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 14 October 1994.

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