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R366 BHP

1997 Suzuki AE50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,594 mi
Last recorded8,594 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki AE504,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 BHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAE50
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 8,594 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 8,432 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 8,432 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 8,160 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 8,164 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 7,957 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 6,968 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 6,968 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2006 6,135 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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R366 BHP is a 1997 Suzuki AE50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R366 BHP, 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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R366 BHP is a 1997 Suzuki AE50, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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