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R138 ORA

1998 Suzuki AY50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

9,568 mi
Last recorded9,568 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki AY507,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 ORA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAY50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 9,568 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 8,867 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced lense cracked (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre sidewall slight cracking

Fail 7 Dec 2019 8,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre tread not clearly visible front tyre cracked rear tyre cracking up (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2018 8,589 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 8,508 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 8,239 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 8,056 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 7,843 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 7,700 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 7,436 miles

Battery weak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 7,211 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 7,063 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 6,848 miles

Rear tyre perrished on side wall+ tread depth low

Pass 8 Mar 2008 6,669 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,540 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 6,540 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 6,428 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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R138 ORA is a 1998 Suzuki AY50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R138 ORA, 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

How do I check the history of R138 ORA?

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What year was R138 ORA registered?

R138 ORA is a 1998 Suzuki AY50, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R138 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 ORA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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