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R372 CKV

1997 Suzuki AP50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,371 mi
Last recorded6,371 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki AP5010,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 CKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAP50
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 6,371 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 6,368 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 5,920 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front of bodywork split

Fail 13 Oct 2011 5,914 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front of bodywork split

Pass 7 Oct 2010 5,087 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 Oct 2010 5,087 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2009 2,902 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 1,886 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 1,853 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki AP50?

Based on 9,254 MOT tests across 2,104 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
511
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 789
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 240
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 233
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 225
Tyre tread not clearly visible 214
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R372 CKV is a 1997 Suzuki AP50 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 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 R372 CKV, 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 R372 CKV registered?

R372 CKV is a 1997 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 20 September 1997.

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