MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
no lights fitted/masked at time of test, to be only used in daylight hours and not in adverse weather conditions
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
advise footbrake pedal and handbrake travel
front brakes noisy in operation
rear brake binding slightly
righthand side panel loose, close to exhaust
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
advise footbrake pedal and handbrake travel
front brakes noisy in operation
handle bars out of ailgn with front wheel
rear brake binding slightly
righthand side panel loose, close to exhaust
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp houseing clips missing
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Throttle cable routed wrongly
Headlamp houseing clips missing
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Throttle cable routed wrongly
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
cush drive rubbers have excessive play
Centre Front Lower Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front Upper Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Offside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Suzuki TS50?
Based on 6,348 MOT tests across 1,078 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R383 BDL is a 1997 Suzuki TS50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R383 BDL, 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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R383 BDL is a 1997 Suzuki TS50, first registered on 18 September 1997.
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