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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Ar050-c3

689 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate

Based on 689 Kawasaki Ar050-c3 vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ar050-c3 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,854 miles.

689
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
1,306
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Ar050-c3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ar050-c3 MOT tests:

  • Other87%
  • Steering13%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%

Kawasaki Ar050-c3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (688), Diesel (1)

Most common Kawasaki Ar050-c3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ar050-c3 MOT tests:

  1. Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
  2. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
  3. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  4. Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) (2 times)
  5. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
  6. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) (1 times)
  8. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  9. Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (1 times)
  10. Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) (1 times)
  11. Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) (1 times)
  12. Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
  13. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
  14. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (1 times)
  15. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)

Kawasaki Ar050-c3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1985 4 13 77% 18,854

Kawasaki Ar050-c3 reliability FAQ

Across 689 Kawasaki Ar050-c3 vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ar050-c3 MOT issues are: Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Horn not working (1.7.3a); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c).

The typical Kawasaki Ar050-c3 in our data has covered around 18,854 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Ar050-c3

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