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R386 UFJ

1998 Suzuki TU250X

Maroon Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,599 mi
Last recorded32,599 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TU250X13,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 UFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelTU250X
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 32,599 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 32,587 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 32,535 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 32,455 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 32,308 miles

lower side of swinging arm slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2021 32,093 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 31,994 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 31,658 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 31,138 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 31,138 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,673 miles

front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,043 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front and rear tyres underinflated

Fail 13 Apr 2015 29,414 miles

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

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 28,579 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 27,464 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front and rear sprockets badly worn

front mudguard close to tyre

rear brake arm in wrong position

Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,793 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,493 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust system has temp repair

Fail 6 Apr 2011 25,493 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

exhaust system has temp repair

Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,866 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,354 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 22,354 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 21,289 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 21,288 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 19,018 miles

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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R386 UFJ is a 1998 Suzuki TU250X in Maroon with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R386 UFJ, 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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What year was R386 UFJ registered?

R386 UFJ is a 1998 Suzuki TU250X, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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