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P984 XRU

1996 Suzuki AE50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,613 mi
Last recorded15,613 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki AE506,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 XRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAE50
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2015 15,613 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged Front fairing so Damaged, jagged edges. (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated Engine bushes/mounts excessively worn (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate deteriorated Cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake nearing end of useable range.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 7,731 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 7,300 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 7,156 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 7,156 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 6,498 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki AE50?

Based on 1,643 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 52
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 34
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 32
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
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P984 XRU is a 1996 Suzuki AE50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki AE50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 6,035 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 AE50 fails its MOT is suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement., accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P984 XRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AE50 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki AE50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P984 XRU registered?

P984 XRU is a 1996 Suzuki AE50, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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