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R97 RAD

1998 Suzuki TS50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

8,676 mi
Last recorded8,676 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki TS5016,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 RAD
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 8,676 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 5,671 miles

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

side stand spring weak alloeing stand to drop

Fail 12 Dec 2014 16,671 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

front shock absorbers covered by rubber gators

Pass 28 Jul 2012 28,168 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 28,168 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 28,165 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,808 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 24,808 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,151 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 22,147 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,317 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 19,317 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2005 19,307 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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R97 RAD is a 1998 Suzuki TS50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki TS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 16,567 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 R97 RAD, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki TS50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R97 RAD is a 1998 Suzuki TS50, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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