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R586 VNT

1997 Suzuki TU250X

Maroon Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,101 mi
Last recorded44,101 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TU250X15,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 VNT
MakeSuzuki
ModelTU250X
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 44,101 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 44,095 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 38,522 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 38,522 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 34,944 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive wear in cush drive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 34,944 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive wear in cush drive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,492 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,584 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,874 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,881 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 17,881 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 13,821 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,821 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 12,069 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 11,263 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 11,166 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 11,109 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,109 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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R586 VNT is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X in Maroon with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R586 VNT, 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.

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What year was R586 VNT registered?

R586 VNT is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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