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R228 SDC

1997 Suzuki TU250X

Grey Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,801 mi
Last recorded8,801 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TU250X15,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 SDC
MakeSuzuki
ModelTU250X
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 8,801 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 8,778 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 8,716 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 8,702 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 8,688 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 8,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 8,596 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 8,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REPLACED MISSING BOLT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 8,148 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 8,122 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 7,899 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 7,453 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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R228 SDC is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X in Grey with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R228 SDC, 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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What year was R228 SDC registered?

R228 SDC is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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