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R226 JAF

1998 Suzuki AY50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,355 mi
Last recorded10,355 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki AY507,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 JAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAY50
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 10,355 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 10,355 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 7,799 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 7,791 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 7,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 7,645 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 7,574 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 7,559 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 7,458 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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R226 JAF is a 1998 Suzuki AY50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R226 JAF, 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.

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What year was R226 JAF registered?

R226 JAF is a 1998 Suzuki AY50, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R226 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 JAF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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