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R485 TUJ

1997 Suzuki AY50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,426 mi
Last recorded6,426 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki AY506,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 TUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAY50
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 6,426 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 5,331 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 5,323 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 4,786 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 3,454 miles

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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R485 TUJ is a 1997 Suzuki AY50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R485 TUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R485 TUJ registered?

R485 TUJ is a 1997 Suzuki AY50, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R485 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R485 TUJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R485 TUJ have outstanding finance?

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