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FM03 RKN

2003 Suzuki AP50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

8,694 mi
Last recorded8,694 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki AP506,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 RKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAP50
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2013 8,694 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

front tyre perished

Pass 12 Jul 2013 8,694 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre perished

Fail 26 Jun 2013 8,690 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 8,009 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 8,003 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,905 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2010 5,360 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 5,357 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 3,631 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki AP50?

Based on 9,254 MOT tests across 2,104 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
511
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 789
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 240
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 233
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 225
Tyre tread not clearly visible 214
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FM03 RKN is a 2003 Suzuki AP50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki AP50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 6,731 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 AP50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 RKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AP50 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki AP50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FM03 RKN registered?

FM03 RKN is a 2003 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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