Kawasaki AR050-C3
Real ownership data from 689 UK AR050-C3 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common AR050-C3 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 12.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 12.5% |
| Suspension | fail | 8.3% |
| Electrical | fail | 8.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 4.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 4.2% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 4.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
AR050-C3 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 11 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | 144 | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 533 | 15,195 mi | 1,306 | 70% |
AR050-C3 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki AR050-C3?
Across 689 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (12.5% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (12.5% of all recorded faults), suspension (8.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki AR050-C3?
The median Kawasaki AR050-C3 in the UK has covered 15,195 miles, and typically rides about 1,306 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 14,159 and 19,890 miles.
Is the Kawasaki AR050-C3 reliable?
70% of Kawasaki AR050-C3 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.85 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 689 Kawasaki AR050-C3 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.