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V437 DDX

1999 Suzuki Ap 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,046 mi
Last recorded15,046 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Ap 507,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV437 DDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAp 50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 15,046 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 15,403 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 15,248 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 15,248 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 14,762 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 14,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 14,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 14,622 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 24 May 2012 14,622 miles

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 9,765 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 7,493 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Ap 50?

Based on 1,652 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
751
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 166
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 45
Tyre tread not clearly visible 45
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 41
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V437 DDX is a 1999 Suzuki Ap 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V437 DDX, 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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V437 DDX is a 1999 Suzuki Ap 50, first registered on 23 October 1999.

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