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JWJ 356W

1980 Suzuki FZ50

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,928 mi
Last recorded6,928 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Suzuki FZ503,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWJ 356W
MakeSuzuki
ModelFZ50
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 6,928 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 6,918 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 6,057 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 3,569 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 3,485 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 3,469 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 3,469 miles

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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JWJ 356W is a 1980 Suzuki FZ50 in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Suzuki FZ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 3,998 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 JWJ 356W, 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 46 years old, this Suzuki FZ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JWJ 356W?

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What year was JWJ 356W registered?

JWJ 356W is a 1980 Suzuki FZ50, first registered on 16 September 1980.

Is JWJ 356W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWJ 356W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JWJ 356W have outstanding finance?

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