Kawasaki AR50-C8
Real ownership data from 427 UK AR50-C8 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common AR50-C8 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 25% |
| Tyres | fail | 16.7% |
| Suspension | fail | 8.3% |
| Lights and indicators | prs | 8.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 8.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 8.3% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 8.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
AR50-C8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 14 | — | — | — |
| 1992 | 55 | 15,938 mi | — | 50% |
| 1991 | 274 | 17,360 mi | 2,104 | 57.14% |
| 1990 | 79 | — | — | — |
AR50-C8 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki AR50-C8?
Across 427 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (25% of all recorded faults), tyres (16.7% of all recorded faults), suspension (8.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki AR50-C8?
The median Kawasaki AR50-C8 in the UK has covered 17,360 miles, and typically rides about 2,104 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,232 and 23,111 miles.
Is the Kawasaki AR50-C8 reliable?
55.56% of Kawasaki AR50-C8 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.09 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 427 Kawasaki AR50-C8 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.