Kawasaki AR 50 C4
Real ownership data from 894 UK AR 50 C4 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common AR 50 C4 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 19.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 6.5% |
| Electrical | fail | 4.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 4.4% |
| Brakes | fail | 4.4% |
| Other | fail | 4.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | user entered | 2.2% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
AR 50 C4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 28 | — | — | — |
| 1987 | 317 | 12,149 mi | — | 40% |
| 1986 | 543 | 29,438 mi | 386 | 75% |
AR 50 C4 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki AR 50 C4?
Across 894 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (19.6% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (6.5% of all recorded faults), electrical (4.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki AR 50 C4?
The median Kawasaki AR 50 C4 in the UK has covered 14,933 miles, and typically rides about 193 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,586 and 29,438 miles.
Is the Kawasaki AR 50 C4 reliable?
55.56% of Kawasaki AR 50 C4 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 4.18 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 894 Kawasaki AR 50 C4 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.