Kawasaki AR50-C7
Real ownership data from 546 UK AR50-C7 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common AR50-C7 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 14.8% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 14.8% |
| Suspension | fail | 11.1% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 7.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 7.4% |
| Electrical | fail | 7.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 3.7% |
| Wheels | fail | 3.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
AR50-C7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 1991 | 28 | 18,482 mi | 5,344 | 66.67% |
| 1990 | 452 | 18,038 mi | 2,400 | 75% |
| 1989 | 56 | — | — | — |
AR50-C7 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki AR50-C7?
Across 546 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (14.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (14.8% of all recorded faults), suspension (11.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki AR50-C7?
The median Kawasaki AR50-C7 in the UK has covered 18,482 miles, and typically rides about 4,746 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 14,505 and 22,584 miles.
Is the Kawasaki AR50-C7 reliable?
72.73% of Kawasaki AR50-C7 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 2.25 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 546 Kawasaki AR50-C7 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.