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R889 BDT

1998 Suzuki AY50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,680 mi
Last recorded6,680 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki AY507,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 BDT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAY50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 6,680 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 6,292 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 5,802 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 5,802 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 4,169 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 3,177 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki AY50?

Based on 12,514 MOT tests across 3,074 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 362
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 319
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 277
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 213
Headlamp aim too high 157
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R889 BDT is a 1998 Suzuki AY50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki AY50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 7,164 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki AY50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 362 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R889 BDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AY50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki AY50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R889 BDT registered?

R889 BDT is a 1998 Suzuki AY50, first registered on 21 July 1998.

Is R889 BDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R889 BDT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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