Kawasaki AR50-C5
Real ownership data from 672 UK AR50-C5 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common AR50-C5 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 33.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | advisory | 33.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 33.3% |
AR50-C5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 25 | — | — | — |
| 1988 | 145 | — | — | — |
| 1987 | 498 | 23,342 mi | — | 50% |
AR50-C5 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki AR50-C5?
Across 672 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (33.3% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (33.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (33.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki AR50-C5?
The median Kawasaki AR50-C5 in the UK has covered 23,342 miles. Half of all examples fall between 21,828 and 24,856 miles.
Is the Kawasaki AR50-C5 reliable?
50% of Kawasaki AR50-C5 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 672 Kawasaki AR50-C5 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.