MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
no mirrors a time of mot
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
no mirrors fitted at time of test
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki AY50?
Based on 12,514 MOT tests across 3,074 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R538 TLW is a 1997 Suzuki AY50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R538 TLW, 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 R538 TLW registered?
R538 TLW is a 1997 Suzuki AY50, first registered on 27 August 1997.
Is R538 TLW safe to buy?
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