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N989 PDL

1996 Suzuki AP50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

10,887 mi
Last recorded10,887 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki AP508,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 PDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAP50
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 10,887 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 10,880 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front forks are oily around the tops may need new seals around the top caps.

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 10,876 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front forks are oily around the tops may need new seals around the top caps.

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 9,198 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 9,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2008 8,589 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 11 Aug 2007 7,897 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Aug 2006 7,897 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 7,897 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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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N989 PDL is a 1996 Suzuki AP50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki AP50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 8,133 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 N989 PDL, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki AP50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N989 PDL registered?

N989 PDL is a 1996 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N989 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N989 PDL shows 9 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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