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R522 FHP

1998 Suzuki TU250X

Maroon Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,703 mi
Last recorded16,703 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TU250X13,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 FHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelTU250X
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 16,703 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 16,703 miles

Headlamp aim too low light insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 16,564 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 16,564 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 16,460 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 16,460 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,214 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 16,195 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 14,179 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 14,175 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 13,461 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 13,461 miles

Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,648 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 12,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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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R522 FHP is a 1998 Suzuki TU250X in Maroon with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R522 FHP, 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 R522 FHP registered?

R522 FHP is a 1998 Suzuki TU250X, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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