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AYB 888X

1981 Suzuki SB200

Blue Petrol 196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,673 mi
Last recorded33,673 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1981 Suzuki SB20019,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYB 888X
MakeSuzuki
ModelSB200
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine196cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,673 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 33,673 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 33,670 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 33,670 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,754 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SB200?

Based on 630 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
135
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp 3
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 3
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 3
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AYB 888X is a 1981 Suzuki SB200 in Blue with a 196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki SB200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 19,297 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 SB200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AYB 888X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SB200 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Suzuki SB200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AYB 888X registered?

AYB 888X is a 1981 Suzuki SB200, first registered on 30 November 1981.

Is AYB 888X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYB 888X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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