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R817 YFC

1998 Suzuki TU250X

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

2,524 mi
Last recorded2,524 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TU250X13,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 YFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelTU250X
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 2,524 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 1,923 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 403 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022
Pass 14 Nov 2020 18,794 miles

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm has a small hole underneath but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2015 18,659 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

brake calipers would benefit from a service

Fail 9 May 2014 17,962 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 17,962 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 17,953 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Inner Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Inner Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 15,998 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 15,366 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 15,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 15,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,773 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 12,905 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 12,561 miles

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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R817 YFC is a 1998 Suzuki TU250X in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R817 YFC, 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 R817 YFC registered?

R817 YFC is a 1998 Suzuki TU250X, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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