MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Lowwer exhaust fixing missing
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Centre Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Lowwer exhaust fixing missing
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki AP50?
Based on 9,254 MOT tests across 2,104 vehicles.
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R959 OBM is a 1997 Suzuki AP50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki AP50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 10,170 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Suzuki AP50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R959 OBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki AP50 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki AP50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R959 OBM is a 1997 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R959 OBM safe to buy?
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