MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,887 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
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)
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)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
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)
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))
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)
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.
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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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N989 PDL is a 1996 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 28 June 1996.
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