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R453 RNL

1998 Suzuki AP50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

8,734 mi
Last recorded8,734 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki AP508,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 RNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAP50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 8,734 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 8,734 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 8,734 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 8,734 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 8,734 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2007 8,734 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 8,734 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 8,734 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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R453 RNL is a 1998 Suzuki AP50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki AP50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 8,807 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 R453 RNL, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki AP50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R453 RNL registered?

R453 RNL is a 1998 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R453 RNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 RNL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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