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D501 NCL

1987 Suzuki TS250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,243 mi
Last recorded17,243 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Suzuki TS25019,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD501 NCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS250
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 17,243 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 17,235 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 16,382 miles

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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D501 NCL is a 1987 Suzuki TS250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki TS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 19,736 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 D501 NCL, 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 39 years old, this Suzuki TS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D501 NCL registered?

D501 NCL is a 1987 Suzuki TS250, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D501 NCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D501 NCL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D501 NCL have outstanding finance?

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