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AFA 263Y

1982 Suzuki TS250

Red Petrol 246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97 mi
Last recorded97 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Suzuki TS25017,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFA 263Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS250
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 97 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 726 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 691 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 32 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 10,563 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 10,563 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS250?

Based on 1,992 MOT tests across 466 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 19
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
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AFA 263Y is a 1982 Suzuki TS250 in Red with a 246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Suzuki TS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 17,381 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 TS250 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFA 263Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 44 years old, this Suzuki TS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFA 263Y registered?

AFA 263Y is a 1982 Suzuki TS250, first registered on 2 August 1982.

Is AFA 263Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFA 263Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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