Kawasaki Ar50 C7 (1990)
1990 Kawasaki Ar50 C7
CarHunch is tracking 450 1990 Kawasaki Ar50 C7 vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1990 Kawasaki AR50-C7 matches the UK average pass rate at 80%, but petrol variants show a notably weaker 60% pass rate—a significant 20-point gap that suggests fuel system or ignition issues are common in this cohort. No dangerous defects have been recorded across 450 vehicles tested, which is reassuring for safety.
These mopeds are running at sensible mileages for their age (median 15,100 miles), but the zero average failures and advisories mask what the weak pass rate tells us: when these bikes do fail MOT, it's typically one serious issue rather than accumulated wear. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the fuel delivery and electrics—that's where the 40% of vehicles are stumbling.
We have 450 1990 Kawasaki Ar50 C7 vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1990 Kawasaki Ar50 C7
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 448 | 0.6% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1990 Kawasaki Ar50 C7 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.
Half of all 1990 Kawasaki Ar50 C7 vehicles fall between 12,022 and 15,104 miles.
Most Common MOT Issues — 1990 Kawasaki Ar50 C7
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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50%
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive
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25%
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
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25%
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.
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25%
Front Headlamp aim too low
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25%
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working
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25%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25%
Front Brake lever is inoperative
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25%
Front Horn not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1990. Counts include advisories and failures.
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