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S197 RCL

1998 Suzuki AN250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,939 mi
Last recorded18,939 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki AN25015,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 RCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 18,939 miles

Central Lower Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2024 17,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

centre stand worn

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2024 17,701 miles

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

centre stand worn

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2023 16,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 15,282 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 15,270 miles

Rear Lack of damping in rear shock absorber

Fail 7 Jul 2018 15,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lack of damping in rear shock absorber

Pass 29 Jan 2016 15,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2014 15,156 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 15,054 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,403 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,991 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 11,129 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 9,013 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,959 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki AN250?

Based on 3,937 MOT tests across 421 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 78
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 51
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 27
wheel bearings are excessively rough 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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S197 RCL is a 1998 Suzuki AN250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki AN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 15,362 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 AN250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S197 RCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AN250 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki AN250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S197 RCL registered?

S197 RCL is a 1998 Suzuki AN250, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S197 RCL safe to buy?

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