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A85 KCL

1983 Suzuki CS50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,179 mi
Last recorded8,179 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1983 Suzuki CS505,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA85 KCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCS50
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 8,179 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 7,988 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 7,988 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 6,833 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 6,746 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki CS50?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
74
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 15
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 8
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Horn not working 6
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A85 KCL is a 1983 Suzuki CS50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki CS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 5,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki CS50 fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A85 KCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki CS50 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Suzuki CS50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A85 KCL registered?

A85 KCL is a 1983 Suzuki CS50, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A85 KCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A85 KCL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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