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R701 XEW

1997 Suzuki AN125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,107 mi
Last recorded17,107 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki AN12512,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 XEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN125
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 17,107 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 13,745 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 13,745 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 13,651 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 12,430 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 12,418 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2006 11,289 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki AN125?

Based on 1,982 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 69
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
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R701 XEW is a 1997 Suzuki AN125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki AN125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 12,976 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 AN125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R701 XEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AN125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki AN125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R701 XEW registered?

R701 XEW is a 1997 Suzuki AN125, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R701 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 XEW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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