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M316 BUF

1994 Suzuki TS50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,988 mi
Last recorded45,988 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Suzuki TS5021,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM316 BUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS50
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 45,988 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,432 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 45,420 miles

Front wheel insecure front wheel bearings (4.2.3b)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play rear suspension linkage worn (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 May 2016 44,652 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 41,327 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,451 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,890 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 38,890 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,728 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,678 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,622 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 May 2008 29,594 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 27,382 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 27,073 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 27,073 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS50?

Based on 6,348 MOT tests across 1,078 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
661
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,078
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 313
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 275
suspension bush has excessive free play 157
Headlamp aim too high 137
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 132
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M316 BUF is a 1994 Suzuki TS50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki TS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 21,554 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki TS50 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M316 BUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS50 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 32 years old, this Suzuki TS50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M316 BUF is a 1994 Suzuki TS50, first registered on 2 November 1994.

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