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P965 WKH

1997 Suzuki TU250X

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,195 mi
Last recorded42,195 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TU250X15,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 WKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelTU250X
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 42,195 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 41,622 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,166 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,757 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 36,757 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 36,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2014 36,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,931 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,825 miles

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

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

petrol pipe cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 30,178 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 30,178 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 29,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 29,723 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,158 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,212 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 27,212 miles

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

Centre Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,529 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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P965 WKH is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P965 WKH, 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 P965 WKH registered?

P965 WKH is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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