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R970 MPR

1997 Suzuki AY50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,298 mi
Last recorded7,298 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Suzuki AY506,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 MPR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAY50
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2007 7,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 1,833 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 1,758 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 1,757 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R970 MPR is a 1997 Suzuki AY50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R970 MPR, 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 R970 MPR registered?

R970 MPR is a 1997 Suzuki AY50, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R970 MPR safe to buy?

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