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P952 XFW

1997 Kawasaki AR50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

12,538 mi
Last recorded12,538 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki AR509,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 XFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR50
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 12,538 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

front headlamps one of two inop

front suspension little damping effect

rear shockabsorber has little damping effect

Fail 5 Apr 2011 12,537 miles

Rear Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

front brake lamp inop section one point three inspection manual

front headlamps one of two inop

front suspension little damping effect

rear position lamp secured by tape

rear shockabsorber has little damping effect

Fail 25 Mar 2010 12,533 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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P952 XFW is a 1997 Kawasaki AR50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki AR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 9,832 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 P952 XFW, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki AR50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P952 XFW registered?

P952 XFW is a 1997 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P952 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P952 XFW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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