Kawasaki ARO 80-C2
Real ownership data from 642 UK ARO 80-C2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ARO 80-C2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | advisory | 22.2% |
| Suspension | fail | 22.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 11.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | advisory | 11.1% |
| Brakes | advisory | 11.1% |
| Wheels | advisory | 11.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | advisory | 11.1% |
ARO 80-C2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 7 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | 31 | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 227 | 13,990 mi | — | 100% |
| 1984 | 374 | 12,175 mi | 26 | 83.33% |
ARO 80-C2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ARO 80-C2?
Across 642 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (22.2% of all recorded faults), suspension (22.2% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (11.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ARO 80-C2?
The median Kawasaki ARO 80-C2 in the UK has covered 13,990 miles, and typically rides about 26 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,202 and 14,964 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ARO 80-C2 reliable?
90.91% of Kawasaki ARO 80-C2 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.75 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 642 Kawasaki ARO 80-C2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.