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Kawasaki Ar50 C9 (1991)

117 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.9% first-time pass rate

1991 Kawasaki Ar50 C9

CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 1991 Kawasaki Ar50 C9. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 79.1% below UK average
0.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
17,147
typical mileage
5,584–17,147 middle half
0.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.03
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1991 Kawasaki Ar50 C9

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 (99%) 116 1% 0.03
Diesel (1%) 1 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1991 Kawasaki Ar50 C9 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.

5,584
low mileage
17,147
typical
17,147
high mileage

Half of all 1991 Kawasaki Ar50 C9 vehicles fall between 5,584 and 17,147 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.03
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1991 Kawasaki Ar50 C9

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

  • 100%
    Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength
  • 100%
    Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
  • 50%
    Stop lamp does not emit a steady light
  • 50%
    Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
  • 50%
    Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect.
  • 50%
    handle bars misalined at mounting points
  • 50%
    Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground
  • 50%
    Centre Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Kawasaki Ar50 C9:

1992