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R978 JWY

1998 Suzuki Ts 50 Erkx

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,404 mi
Last recorded16,404 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Ts 50 Erkx17,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 JWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelTs 50 Erkx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 16,404 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 16,240 miles

HEADLAMP CONVERTER MASK FITTED

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 16,240 miles

HEADLAMP CONVERTER MASK FITTED

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 16,240 miles

Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. FRONT MUDGUARD FOULING ON EXHAUST PIPE (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

HEADLAMP CONVERTER MASK FITTED

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 13,544 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 13,544 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Ts 50 Erkx?

Based on 573 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
837
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 30
suspension bush has excessive free play 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
wheel bearings have excessive free play 19
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 14
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R978 JWY is a 1998 Suzuki Ts 50 Erkx in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Ts 50 Erkx models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 17,116 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 Ts 50 Erkx fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R978 JWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Ts 50 Erkx typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Ts 50 Erkx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R978 JWY registered?

R978 JWY is a 1998 Suzuki Ts 50 Erkx, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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