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R121 GKO

1998 Suzuki AY50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

4,969 mi
Last recorded4,969 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki AY507,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 GKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAY50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 4,969 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 4,965 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 4,963 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 4,959 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 4,936 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 4,881 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 4,806 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 4,806 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 4,434 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 4,412 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 4,412 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 4,270 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 4,270 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 4,236 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 4,236 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 4,203 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 4,080 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 3,934 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 3,883 miles

The engine tick over is high.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 3,650 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 3,432 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 3,250 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 3,205 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 3,018 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 3,018 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 2,927 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki AY50?

Based on 12,514 MOT tests across 3,074 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 362
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 319
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 277
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 213
Headlamp aim too high 157
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R121 GKO is a 1998 Suzuki AY50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki AY50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 7,164 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki AY50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 362 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R121 GKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AY50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki AY50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R121 GKO registered?

R121 GKO is a 1998 Suzuki AY50, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R121 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 GKO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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