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R439 NJH

1997 Suzuki AY50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,838 mi
Last recorded14,838 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki AY506,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 NJH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAY50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2008 14,838 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 3 May 2006 14,769 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,769 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 14,769 miles

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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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R439 NJH is a 1997 Suzuki AY50 in Black 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 R439 NJH, 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 R439 NJH registered?

R439 NJH is a 1997 Suzuki AY50, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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