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R173 ADX

1997 Suzuki AY50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,189 mi
Last recorded25,189 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki AY506,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 ADX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAY50
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 25,189 miles

Frame rusty

Front Tyre perrishing

Offside Rear Indicator lens loose not likely to fall off

Pitting to front fork stantions no oil leaking

Fail 10 Oct 2017 25,189 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Frame rusty

Front Tyre perrishing

Offside Rear Indicator lens loose not likely to fall off

Pitting to front fork stantions no oil leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2016 25,080 miles

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. shock pitted (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 23,388 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 23,388 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4) DANGEROUS

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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R173 ADX 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 60%.

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 R173 ADX, 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 R173 ADX registered?

R173 ADX is a 1997 Suzuki AY50, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R173 ADX safe to buy?

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