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R848 XJA

1997 Kawasaki AR50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,140 mi
Last recorded5,140 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki AR509,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 XJA
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 5,140 miles

small amount of play in swinging arm.rear dampers replacement soon

Pass 4 Dec 2008 5,118 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 5,118 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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R848 XJA is a 1997 Kawasaki AR50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R848 XJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R848 XJA registered?

R848 XJA is a 1997 Kawasaki AR50, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R848 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R848 XJA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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