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P537 KKO

1997 Suzuki TS50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,393 mi
Last recorded5,393 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TS5020,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 KKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 5,393 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 4,793 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 3,679 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 3,679 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 3,156 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 3,144 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 1,536 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 1,535 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 10,639 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,082 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 25,082 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 18 May 2006 19,185 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 May 2006 19,185 miles

Front Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P537 KKO is a 1997 Suzuki TS50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki TS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 20,178 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 TS50 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P537 KKO, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki TS50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P537 KKO is a 1997 Suzuki TS50, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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