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R324 MFW

1998 Suzuki TU250X

Maroon Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,193 mi
Last recorded40,193 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TU250X13,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 MFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelTU250X
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 40,193 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 40,193 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 39,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust deteriorated around collector (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 39,002 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 38,367 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r indicator slightly loose

Pass 20 Jul 2018 36,210 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 36,210 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,877 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 31,877 miles

Central Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated nearside head studs (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

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 3 Aug 2016 28,621 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 28,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 28,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2014 26,577 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 24,290 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,046 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,676 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,594 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki TU250X?

Based on 3,740 MOT tests across 334 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
363
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
334
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 19
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R324 MFW is a 1998 Suzuki TU250X in Maroon with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki TU250X models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 13,668 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 TU250X fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R324 MFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TU250X typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki TU250X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R324 MFW is a 1998 Suzuki TU250X, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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