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R209 BYB

2004 Suzuki TS250

Yellow Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,967 mi
Last recorded16,967 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 BYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS250
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 16,967 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 16,705 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 16,703 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 15,861 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 15,857 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

motorcross tyres fitted to front and rear unsuitable for main road use

rear numberplate not illuminated by rear light

Pass 21 Oct 2006 15,179 miles

competition type tyres fitted may not befective for road use

rear number plate not illuminated by rear light

Fail 12 Oct 2006 15,175 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

competition type tyres fitted may not be fully efective for normal road use

rear no.plate not illuminated by rear lamp

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS250?

Based on 1,992 MOT tests across 466 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 19
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
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R209 BYB is a 2004 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Suzuki TS250 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R209 BYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki TS250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R209 BYB is a 2004 Suzuki TS250, first registered on 1 February 2004.

Is R209 BYB safe to buy?

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