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N513 TOB

1996 Suzuki TS50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

17,811 mi
Last recorded17,811 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki TS5017,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN513 TOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS50
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 17,811 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 17,803 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working not working with lights on. intermittent with lights off (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 17,500 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 16,771 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 16,092 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 16,083 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 15,159 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 15,149 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

Registration plate deteriorated plate cracked and delaminating (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 13,461 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2015 13,333 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2014 11,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 11,754 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 10,297 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 10,297 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 9,067 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 9,067 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 May 2009 8,190 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 6,803 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 6,514 miles

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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N513 TOB is a 1996 Suzuki TS50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki TS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 17,231 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 TS50 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N513 TOB, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki TS50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N513 TOB is a 1996 Suzuki TS50, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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