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P838 HWA

1996 Kawasaki AR50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,467 mi
Last recorded11,467 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki AR5010,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 HWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR50
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 11,467 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

footpeg rubbers slightly worn

the rear light lense has a mounting screw missing but it is secure

Fail 29 Oct 2012 11,467 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

footpeg rubbers slightly worn

the rear light lense has a mounting screw missing but it is secure

Pass 29 Jul 2011 11,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

o/s grip deteriated but not insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2011 11,187 miles

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

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

o/s grip deterioated but not insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2010 10,193 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P838 HWA is a 1996 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 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 P838 HWA, 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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P838 HWA is a 1996 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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