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P551 MLW

1996 Kawasaki AR50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,891 mi
Last recorded7,891 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki AR5010,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 MLW
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR50
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 7,891 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 7,890 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 5,695 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 5,694 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 2,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 2,551 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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P551 MLW is a 1996 Kawasaki AR50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki AR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 10,790 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 P551 MLW, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki AR50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P551 MLW registered?

P551 MLW is a 1996 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P551 MLW safe to buy?

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