MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Advise starter switch operation not correct
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Ap 50?
Based on 1,652 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V173 FDL is a 1999 Suzuki Ap 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1999 Suzuki Ap 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 7,975 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 Ap 50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V173 FDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Ap 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki Ap 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V173 FDL registered?
V173 FDL is a 1999 Suzuki Ap 50, first registered on 4 September 1999.
Is V173 FDL safe to buy?
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