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R512 DRF

1997 Suzuki AY50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,041 mi
Last recorded1,041 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki AY506,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 DRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAY50
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 1,041 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 685 miles

Offside Front HANDLEBAR COWLING INSECURE

Fail 11 Aug 2021 685 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high EXCESSIVELY HIGH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front HANDLEBAR COWLING INSECURE

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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R512 DRF is a 1997 Suzuki AY50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R512 DRF, 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 R512 DRF registered?

R512 DRF is a 1997 Suzuki AY50, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R512 DRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 DRF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R512 DRF have outstanding finance?

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