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R538 TLW

1997 Suzuki AY50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,504 mi
Last recorded10,504 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki AY506,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 TLW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAY50
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 10,504 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 10,490 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 10,476 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 9,906 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 9,175 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 9,175 miles

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.

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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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.

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