MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front tyre worn low and uneven
long travel on front brake lever
some corosion on frame
rear tyre needs replacing
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
rear suspension stiff
travel on rear brake lever
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki AP50?
Based on 9,254 MOT tests across 2,104 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S288 WYB is a 1998 Suzuki AP50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1998 Suzuki AP50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 8,807 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 AP50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S288 WYB, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki AP50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S288 WYB registered?
S288 WYB is a 1998 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 30 September 1998.
Is S288 WYB safe to buy?
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