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R163 EAF

1997 Suzuki AY50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,789 mi
Last recorded14,789 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Suzuki AY506,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 EAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAY50
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2007 14,789 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 14,789 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 13,334 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 5 May 2006 13,334 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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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R163 EAF is a 1997 Suzuki AY50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R163 EAF, 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 R163 EAF registered?

R163 EAF is a 1997 Suzuki AY50, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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