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V512 JDW

1999 Suzuki TU250X

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

24,474 mi
Last recorded24,474 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki TU250X14,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV512 JDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelTU250X
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 24,474 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 24,103 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 24,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 23,399 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 22,923 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 22,006 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 21,810 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 21,519 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 20,872 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 20,872 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 20,058 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 18,307 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,640 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 16,432 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 14,220 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 14,220 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 13,079 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2008 11,722 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 11,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 10,080 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 10,080 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 9,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 9,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki TU250X?

Based on 3,740 MOT tests across 334 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
363
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
334
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 19
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V512 JDW is a 1999 Suzuki TU250X in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki TU250X models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 14,384 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 TU250X fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V512 JDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TU250X typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki TU250X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V512 JDW registered?

V512 JDW is a 1999 Suzuki TU250X, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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