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R378 DKG

1997 Suzuki TU250X

Maroon Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,912 mi
Last recorded11,912 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TU250X15,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 DKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelTU250X
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 11,912 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 10,736 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 8,503 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 5,206 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 2,175 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2011 2,136 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2009 2,109 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 1,936 miles

Rear Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 1,527 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 1,527 miles

Front Lower Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki TU250X?

Based on 3,740 MOT tests across 334 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
363
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
334
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 19
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R378 DKG is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X in Maroon with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki TU250X models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 15,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki TU250X fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R378 DKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TU250X typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki TU250X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R378 DKG registered?

R378 DKG is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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