What year Kawasaki Ar050 A1 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1982 Kawasaki Ar050 A1 has the highest pass rate at 80.0%, out of 463 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Kawasaki Ar050 A1 MOT failures?

The most common Kawasaki Ar050 A1 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Kawasaki Ar050 A1 — Reliability by Year

706 vehicles · MOT data 1982–1983 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Kawasaki Ar050 A1 was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1982

80.0% pass rate · 463 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1983

71.4% pass rate · 243 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1983	71.4%	13,392 mi	243
1982	80.0%	11,466 mi	463

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