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R194 YLK

1998 Suzuki TU250X

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,438 mi
Last recorded29,438 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TU250X13,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 YLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelTU250X
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 29,438 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 29,427 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed rear tyre badly cracked and perished also piece of steel wire stuck through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2025 27,806 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 27,806 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 27,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 27,051 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 26,975 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 26,894 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 26,660 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 26,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 26,013 miles

rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2017 26,003 miles

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

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

rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 May 2016 25,844 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 25,844 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,809 miles

Front tyre showing signs of perishing in tread and sidewall.

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 24,297 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 May 2014 23,694 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 May 2014 23,694 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,796 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,499 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 20,488 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2010 20,127 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,065 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,886 miles

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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R194 YLK is a 1998 Suzuki TU250X in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki TU250X models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 13,668 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 R194 YLK, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki TU250X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R194 YLK registered?

R194 YLK is a 1998 Suzuki TU250X, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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