Kawasaki AR50-C1
Real ownership data from 777 UK AR50-C1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common AR50-C1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Steering and head bearings | advisory | 50% |
| Controls and cables | advisory | 50% |
AR50-C1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 9 | — | — | — |
| 1984 | 164 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | 601 | — | — | — |
AR50-C1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki AR50-C1?
Across 777 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are steering and head bearings (50% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (50% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki AR50-C1?
The median Kawasaki AR50-C1 in the UK has covered 29,050 miles, and typically rides about 3,988 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 29,050 and 29,050 miles.
Is the Kawasaki AR50-C1 reliable?
100% of Kawasaki AR50-C1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 777 Kawasaki AR50-C1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.