Kawasaki AR50-C10
Real ownership data from 479 UK AR50-C10 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common AR50-C10 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 36.7% |
| Electrical | fail | 8.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 6.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 4.2% |
| Suspension | fail | 4.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.3% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.3% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 2.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
AR50-C10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 23 | 11,121 mi | 96 | 85.71% |
| 1997 | 78 | 12,650 mi | 1,823 | 64.52% |
| 1996 | 92 | 16,068 mi | 682 | 86.67% |
| 1995 | 105 | 13,284 mi | 462 | 60% |
| 1994 | 88 | 10,445 mi | 236 | 66.67% |
| 1993 | 85 | 6,018 mi | — | 75% |
AR50-C10 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki AR50-C10?
Across 479 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (36.7% of all recorded faults), electrical (8.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki AR50-C10?
The median Kawasaki AR50-C10 in the UK has covered 12,082 miles, and typically rides about 770 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,894 and 17,101 miles.
Is the Kawasaki AR50-C10 reliable?
70% of Kawasaki AR50-C10 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.32 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 479 Kawasaki AR50-C10 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.