MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
gear lever loose
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki AR50?
Based on 1,229 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M897 APO is a 1995 Kawasaki AR50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1995 Kawasaki AR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 18,125 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 M897 APO, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki AR50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M897 APO registered?
M897 APO is a 1995 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 3 May 1995.
Is M897 APO safe to buy?
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