MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Frame corroded
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey down pipe to head join (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired no visible image (1.2.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Frame corroded
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki AP50?
Based on 9,254 MOT tests across 2,104 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R492 LAM is a 1997 Suzuki AP50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki AP50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 10,170 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 R492 LAM, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki AP50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R492 LAM registered?
R492 LAM is a 1997 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 5 August 1997.
Is R492 LAM safe to buy?
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