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R85 TRH

1998 Suzuki AE50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,640 mi
Last recorded2,640 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki AE506,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 TRH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAE50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2011 2,640 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

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

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 Feb 2011 2,640 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 2,076 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 989 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 989 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 8,830 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 8,830 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 8,828 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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R85 TRH is a 1998 Suzuki AE50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki AE50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 6,128 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 AE50 fails its MOT is suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement., accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R85 TRH, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki AE50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R85 TRH registered?

R85 TRH is a 1998 Suzuki AE50, first registered on 24 July 1998.

Is R85 TRH safe to buy?

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