MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,629 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
cable drag on steering
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
cable drag on steering
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki AP50?
Based on 9,254 MOT tests across 2,104 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R356 XFL is a 1997 Suzuki AP50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki AP50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 10,170 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 AP50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R356 XFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki AP50 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki AP50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R356 XFL registered?
R356 XFL is a 1997 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 2 September 1997.
Is R356 XFL safe to buy?
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