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R372 DTU

1997 Suzuki TS50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

35,377 mi
Last recorded35,377 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TS5020,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 DTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,377 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,881 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 27,798 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 27,798 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 27,797 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 24,493 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,493 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 24,476 miles

Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,260 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 22,227 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre wall perished

shrouds fitted front forks

Pass 2 Aug 2005 21,773 miles

no speedo cable

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS50?

Based on 6,348 MOT tests across 1,078 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
661
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,078
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 313
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 275
suspension bush has excessive free play 157
Headlamp aim too high 137
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 132
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R372 DTU is a 1997 Suzuki TS50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki TS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 20,178 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 TS50 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R372 DTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS50 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki TS50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R372 DTU is a 1997 Suzuki TS50, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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