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R155 DHW

1997 Suzuki AY50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

6,570 mi
Last recorded6,570 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki AY506,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 DHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAY50
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 6,570 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 6,570 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2010 6,254 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 6,254 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 6,250 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake component has a poor repair (3.1.5)

Nearside Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki AY50?

Based on 12,514 MOT tests across 3,074 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 362
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 319
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 277
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 213
Headlamp aim too high 157
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R155 DHW is a 1997 Suzuki AY50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki AY50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 6,810 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 AY50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 362 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R155 DHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AY50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki AY50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R155 DHW registered?

R155 DHW is a 1997 Suzuki AY50, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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