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R975 BKJ

1997 Suzuki AY50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,769 mi
Last recorded9,769 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki AY506,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 BKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAY50
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 9,769 miles

body panel missing

kick starter jammed

rear brake needs adjusting

Pass 7 Sep 2007 9,758 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

small cracks appearing in front tyre walls

Pass 2 May 2006 9,728 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 9,728 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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R975 BKJ is a 1997 Suzuki AY50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R975 BKJ, 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 R975 BKJ registered?

R975 BKJ is a 1997 Suzuki AY50, first registered on 29 November 1997.

Is R975 BKJ safe to buy?

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