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R489 CMY

1997 Suzuki TU250X

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,672 mi
Last recorded20,672 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TU250X15,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 CMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelTU250X
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,672 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 20,672 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 18,373 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 17,235 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 16,227 miles

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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R489 CMY is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R489 CMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R489 CMY?

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What year was R489 CMY registered?

R489 CMY is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R489 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 CMY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R489 CMY have outstanding finance?

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