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LHK 12Y

1983 Suzuki CL50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

892 mi
Last recorded892 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1983 Suzuki CL504,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHK 12Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelCL50
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 892 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 884 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 659 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 659 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 245 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 9,752 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 9,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 8,625 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 8,170 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 8,170 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 7,909 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 7,902 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 7,561 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 7,438 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki CL50?

Based on 396 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 7
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute 7
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 6
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LHK 12Y is a 1983 Suzuki CL50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki CL50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 4,384 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 CL50 fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LHK 12Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki CL50 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Suzuki CL50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LHK 12Y registered?

LHK 12Y is a 1983 Suzuki CL50, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is LHK 12Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHK 12Y shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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