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L987 ART

1994 Suzuki AE50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

466 mi
Last recorded466 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 1994 Suzuki AE506,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL987 ART
MakeSuzuki
ModelAE50
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2020 452 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 429 miles

rear shock absorber damping is weak

Fail 21 May 2019 429 miles

rear shock absorber damping is weak

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 408 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 368 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 299 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 2,991 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 235 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 193 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 53 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 9,980 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 9,846 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 9,145 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 9,144 miles

Centre Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Centre Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Centre Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2009 8,912 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 8,912 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2008 8,635 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 8,635 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 May 2007 8,573 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre front tyre is slightly cracked in tread

Pass 18 May 2006 8,513 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki AE50?

Based on 1,643 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 52
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 34
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 32
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
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L987 ART is a 1994 Suzuki AE50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki AE50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 6,381 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 AE50 fails its MOT is suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement., accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L987 ART, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AE50 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Suzuki AE50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L987 ART registered?

L987 ART is a 1994 Suzuki AE50, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L987 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for L987 ART shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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