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R649 ARL

1997 Suzuki TU250X

Maroon Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,992 mi
Last recorded12,992 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TU250X15,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 ARL
MakeSuzuki
ModelTU250X
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 12,992 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 12,975 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 12,933 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 12,933 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 12,836 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

speedo not working

Fail 27 Sep 2018 12,836 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions front tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

speedo not working

Pass 24 Mar 2007 11,132 miles
Pass 23 Aug 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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R649 ARL is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X in Maroon with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R649 ARL, 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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R649 ARL is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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