Kawasaki AR80-C5
Real ownership data from 202 UK AR80-C5 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common AR80-C5 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 66.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 33.3% |
AR80-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 | 9 | — | — | — |
| 1988 | 74 | — | — | — |
| 1987 | 119 | 25,221 mi | — | 50% |
AR80-C5 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki AR80-C5?
Across 202 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (66.7% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (33.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki AR80-C5?
The median Kawasaki AR80-C5 in the UK has covered 25,221 miles. Half of all examples fall between 24,723 and 25,719 miles.
Is the Kawasaki AR80-C5 reliable?
50% of Kawasaki AR80-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 202 Kawasaki AR80-C5 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.