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D479 LAF

1986 Suzuki TS50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

317,670 mi
Last recorded317,670 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Suzuki TS5023,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD479 LAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS50
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 317,670 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 31,767 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 31,765 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,712 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 30,713 miles

Centre Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Inner Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 30,713 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel has a loose wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2006 28,225 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 28,225 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS50?

Based on 6,348 MOT tests across 1,078 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
661
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,078
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 313
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 275
suspension bush has excessive free play 157
Headlamp aim too high 137
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 132
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D479 LAF is a 1986 Suzuki TS50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1986 Suzuki TS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 23,004 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 TS50 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D479 LAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS50 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Suzuki TS50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D479 LAF is a 1986 Suzuki TS50, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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