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HX03 NRV

2003 Suzuki AP50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,065 mi
Last recorded5,065 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki AP506,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 NRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAP50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 5,065 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

all lights taped at time of test daylight use only mot

corosion on frame and stand

exhaust repaired

horn weak

some plastics missing and others cable tied

travel on both brake levers

Pass 20 Jun 2016 5,065 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 5,065 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Centre Front Upper Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Centre Rear Lower Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 26 Oct 2015 5,075 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 5,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2014 5,037 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2013 5,037 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 5,037 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 5,037 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 5,037 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 5,037 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 5,037 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 4,886 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 4,626 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 2,908 miles

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

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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HX03 NRV is a 2003 Suzuki AP50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX03 NRV, 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 HX03 NRV registered?

HX03 NRV is a 2003 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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