Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1989 Kawasaki Ar50 C6?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1989 Kawasaki Ar50 C6?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1989 Kawasaki Ar50 C6?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1989 Kawasaki Ar50 C6?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kawasaki Ar50 C6 (1989)

188 real MOT outcomes analysed • 1.3% first-time pass rate

1989 Kawasaki Ar50 C6

CarHunch analysed 188 real MOT records for the 1989 Kawasaki Ar50 C6. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 78.7% below UK average

1.3%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

18,274

typical mileage

18,274–22,902 middle half

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.01

avg MOT failures per car

over 1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1989 Kawasaki Ar50 C6

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1989 Kawasaki Ar50 C6 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

18,274

low mileage

18,274

typical

22,902

high mileage

Half of all 1989 Kawasaki Ar50 C6 vehicles fall between 18,274 and 22,902 miles.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.01

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1989 Kawasaki Ar50 C6

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

100%

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play
50%

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn
50%

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn
50%

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn
50%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
50%

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.
50%

Headlamp aim too high
50%

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1989. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Kawasaki Ar50 C6:

1988