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P849 OBY

1997 Suzuki TU250X

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,737 mi
Last recorded33,737 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TU250X15,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 OBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelTU250X
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,737 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 33,737 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2012 32,258 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 27,118 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,107 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 23,098 miles

Offside Inner Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 22,156 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 22,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,548 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,026 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 11,470 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 10,453 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TU250X?

Based on 3,740 MOT tests across 334 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
363
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
334
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 19
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P849 OBY is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki TU250X models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 15,362 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 TU250X fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P849 OBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TU250X typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki TU250X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P849 OBY registered?

P849 OBY is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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