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W173 MTL

2000 Suzuki AY50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,948 mi
Last recorded16,948 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Suzuki AY507,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 MTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAY50
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,948 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 16,984 miles

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

centre stand loose due to incorrect fitment of spring

Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 12,758 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 10,493 miles

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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W173 MTL is a 2000 Suzuki AY50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki AY50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 7,787 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W173 MTL, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki AY50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W173 MTL registered?

W173 MTL is a 2000 Suzuki AY50, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W173 MTL safe to buy?

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