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R495 NTT

1998 Suzuki TU250X

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

49,902 mi
Last recorded49,902 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TU250X13,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 NTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelTU250X
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 49,902 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 49,902 miles

Central Front Upper Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 49,855 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 49,843 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 49,622 miles

Cush drive worn

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 46,774 miles

Cush drive worn

Fail 11 Nov 2020 46,774 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Cush drive worn

Pass 5 Nov 2019 43,070 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 43,070 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 38,149 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 38,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 34,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 30,876 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 30,134 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 29,268 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 28,128 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 26,908 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 25,197 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 23,541 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,095 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 20,768 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 18,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Nov 2007 18,963 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,293 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 17,293 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 15,382 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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R495 NTT is a 1998 Suzuki TU250X in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki TU250X models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 13,668 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 R495 NTT, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki TU250X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R495 NTT registered?

R495 NTT is a 1998 Suzuki TU250X, first registered on 16 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R495 NTT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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