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R508 ONN

1997 Suzuki AE50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,162 mi
Last recorded9,162 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki AE504,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 ONN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAE50
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 9,162 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 9,162 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 8,009 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 7,817 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 7,254 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 6,383 miles

Front Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2018 5,763 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki AE50?

Based on 1,643 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 52
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 34
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 32
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
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R508 ONN is a 1997 Suzuki AE50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki AE50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 4,705 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki AE50 fails its MOT is suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement., accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R508 ONN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AE50 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki AE50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R508 ONN registered?

R508 ONN is a 1997 Suzuki AE50, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R508 ONN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 ONN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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