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C53 EBW

1985 Suzuki CL50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

5,020 mi
Last recorded5,020 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 Suzuki CL504,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC53 EBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCL50
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2007 5,020 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 5,020 miles

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 5,020 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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C53 EBW is a 1985 Suzuki CL50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki CL50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 4,044 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 C53 EBW, 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 41 years old, this Suzuki CL50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C53 EBW?

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What year was C53 EBW registered?

C53 EBW is a 1985 Suzuki CL50, first registered on 4 October 1985.

Is C53 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C53 EBW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C53 EBW have outstanding finance?

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