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P986 FDY

1997 Suzuki TS50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,235 mi
Last recorded19,235 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TS5020,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 FDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS50
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,235 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

number plate melted on corner

Fail 20 Mar 2014 19,224 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Number Plate melted on corner

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 18,314 miles

rear shock weak

tickover high

Fail 9 Mar 2013 18,314 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear shock weak

tickover high

Pass 11 Nov 2011 16,127 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 12,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

registration plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2010 12,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

registration plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,902 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 8,902 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 7,981 miles

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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P986 FDY is a 1997 Suzuki TS50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P986 FDY, 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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What year was P986 FDY registered?

P986 FDY is a 1997 Suzuki TS50, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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