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R908 EYJ

1997 Suzuki TU250X

Maroon Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,402 mi
Last recorded18,402 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TU250X15,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 EYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelTU250X
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 18,402 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 17,218 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 16,103 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 15,269 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 14,496 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 14,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 13,336 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 12,104 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Centre section under engine (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 10,805 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 10,778 miles

Drive chain excessively loose In certain places as chain worn to excess (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 9,468 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 8,574 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 7,424 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 647,964 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 5,215 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 4,359 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 3,265 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 2,231 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 1,345 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 685 miles

Wear In sprocket carrier cush Drive.

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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R908 EYJ is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X in Maroon with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R908 EYJ, 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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What year was R908 EYJ registered?

R908 EYJ is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R908 EYJ safe to buy?

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