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V198 RWL

1999 Suzuki TS50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

10,334 mi
Last recorded10,334 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki TS5015,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 RWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS50
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 10,334 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap repaired with tape

Fail 7 Mar 2024 10,334 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap repaired with tape

Pass 19 Dec 2020 9,632 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

both foot rests damaged

front wheel slightly binding

long rear foot brake travel

rear suspension linkage slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2020 9,631 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

both foot rests damaged

long rear foot brake travel

Pass 16 Dec 2019 6,977 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both foot rest slightly bent

Pass 6 Jan 2018 5,841 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 4,906 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 14,130 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

slight-play-rear-cush-drive

Fail 2 Apr 2012 14,130 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

slight-play-rear-cush-drive

Pass 18 Mar 2011 13,243 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 13,243 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 13,138 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,088 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 12,088 miles

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 11,264 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 11,264 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Upper Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

split pin missing torque arm nut

Pass 4 May 2006 9,512 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 4 May 2006 9,512 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS50?

Based on 6,348 MOT tests across 1,078 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
661
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,078
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 313
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 275
suspension bush has excessive free play 157
Headlamp aim too high 137
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 132
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V198 RWL is a 1999 Suzuki TS50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki TS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 15,416 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 TS50 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V198 RWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS50 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki TS50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V198 RWL is a 1999 Suzuki TS50, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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