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C498 KEW

1986 Suzuki CL50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

3,571 mi
Last recorded3,571 miles
Recorded on24 May 2006
Typical for 1986 Suzuki CL506,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC498 KEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCL50
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 May 2006 3,571 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki CL50?

Based on 396 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 7
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute 7
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 6
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C498 KEW is a 1986 Suzuki CL50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1986 Suzuki CL50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 6,438 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 CL50 fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C498 KEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki CL50 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Suzuki CL50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C498 KEW registered?

C498 KEW is a 1986 Suzuki CL50, first registered on 2 April 1986.

Is C498 KEW safe to buy?

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