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F897 SFV

1988 Suzuki TS50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,050 mi
Last recorded19,050 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Suzuki TS5021,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF897 SFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS50
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 19,050 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 18,922 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,922 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,331 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Aug 2012 17,331 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS50?

Based on 6,348 MOT tests across 1,078 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
661
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,078
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 313
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 275
suspension bush has excessive free play 157
Headlamp aim too high 137
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 132
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F897 SFV is a 1988 Suzuki TS50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki TS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 21,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki TS50 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F897 SFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS50 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki TS50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F897 SFV registered?

F897 SFV is a 1988 Suzuki TS50, first registered on 25 August 1988.

Is F897 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F897 SFV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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