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R383 BDL

1997 Suzuki TS50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

33,437 mi
Last recorded33,437 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TS5020,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 BDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 33,437 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,406 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 32,983 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 32,983 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2013 32,975 miles
Fail 6 May 2013 32,975 miles

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2012 24,188 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 24,188 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 24,162 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 22,356 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,356 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 22,345 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,113 miles

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2007 19,064 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 16,741 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 16,741 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 15,014 miles

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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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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