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P309 GBD

1996 Suzuki TS50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,415 mi
Last recorded35,415 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki TS5017,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 GBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS50
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 35,415 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 35,189 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 33,920 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 33,832 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 33,832 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,288 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2014

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 29,629 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 25,990 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 25,990 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,294 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 23,294 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 23,288 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2010 22,716 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,716 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,237 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 18,446 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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P309 GBD is a 1996 Suzuki TS50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P309 GBD, 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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P309 GBD is a 1996 Suzuki TS50, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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