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R339 PDV

1997 Suzuki AE50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,754 mi
Last recorded5,754 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki AE504,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 PDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAE50
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 5,754 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 5,749 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 8,240 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 7,431 miles

Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 7,431 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 5,320 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 5,300 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 4,705 miles

Rear brake slightly stiff/signs of starting to stick

Pass 19 Apr 2014 4,267 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 4,053 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 3,936 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 3,899 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 3,603 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 2,938 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 2,310 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front tyre starting to perish.

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2008 1,697 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki AE50?

Based on 1,643 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 52
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 34
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 32
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
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R339 PDV is a 1997 Suzuki AE50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki AE50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 4,705 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 AE50 fails its MOT is suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement., accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R339 PDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AE50 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki AE50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R339 PDV registered?

R339 PDV is a 1997 Suzuki AE50, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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