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FPC 340V

1979 Suzuki FZ50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,969 mi
Last recorded7,969 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1979 Suzuki FZ504,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPC 340V
MakeSuzuki
ModelFZ50
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 7,969 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 7,703 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 7,703 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 6,846 miles

exhaust rusty and slight blow.

front and rear brake cables sticky.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 6,846 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

exhaust rusty and slight blow.

front and rear brake cables sticky.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 5,121 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki FZ50?

Based on 1,237 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
91
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 11
Horn not working 11
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp 9
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FPC 340V is a 1979 Suzuki FZ50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Suzuki FZ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 4,259 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki FZ50 fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPC 340V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki FZ50 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Suzuki FZ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FPC 340V registered?

FPC 340V is a 1979 Suzuki FZ50, first registered on 15 October 1979.

Is FPC 340V safe to buy?

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