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R893 KNR

1997 Suzuki TS50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,503 mi
Last recorded15,503 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TS5020,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 KNR
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 15,503 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 15,503 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 15,503 miles

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

rear suspension has slight play up and down

Fail 22 Mar 2013 15,503 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

rear suspension has slight play up and down

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,503 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre perished

Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,393 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 15,393 miles

Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,677 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 15,661 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS50?

Based on 6,348 MOT tests across 1,078 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
661
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,078
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 313
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 275
suspension bush has excessive free play 157
Headlamp aim too high 137
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 132
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R893 KNR is a 1997 Suzuki TS50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki TS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 20,178 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 TS50 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R893 KNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS50 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki TS50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R893 KNR is a 1997 Suzuki TS50, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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