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R139 XYA

1997 Suzuki TU250X

Maroon Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,483 mi
Last recorded34,483 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TU250X15,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 XYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelTU250X
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 34,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear SWING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 33,908 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 33,950 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 33,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 33,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 32,945 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 32,930 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 32,886 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,805 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,632 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 32,042 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,320 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Throttle is sticking slighly on return.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,175 miles

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

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

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 31,175 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 30,798 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,052 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 29,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 27,513 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,113 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 22,089 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 22,089 miles

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

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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R139 XYA is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X in Maroon with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R139 XYA, 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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R139 XYA is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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