Model report · 2005–2025
KAWASAKI AR80
78cc
Petrol
Class 1
84.3%
first-time pass rate
8.8%
failed outright
11,527
median miles at test
216
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a AR80
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
39 | 49.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
22 | 27.8 |
| brakes |
|
5 | 6.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 5.1 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 2.5 |
| driving controls |
|
2 | 2.5 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
2 | 2.5 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 1.3 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 1.3 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 1.3 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the AR80 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA C90, YAMAHA YQ100, YAMAHA RXS100).
HONDA
C90
79.3% pass · 92.8k tests
YAMAHA
YQ100
64.7% pass · 7,747 tests
YAMAHA
RXS100
68.0% pass · 6,955 tests
YAMAHA
YN100
70.2% pass · 5,341 tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the AR80.