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S39 AMR

1998 Suzuki AP50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,226 mi
Last recorded10,226 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki AP508,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 AMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAP50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 10,226 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 10,226 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 9,391 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 9,384 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Nov 2009 9,299 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 9,297 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

front tyres wearing badly

rear brake drum slightly warped

Pass 4 Nov 2008 8,774 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 8,202 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2006 7,588 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 6,849 miles

very little reserve travel on rear brake lever

How Reliable is the Suzuki AP50?

Based on 9,254 MOT tests across 2,104 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
511
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 789
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 240
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 233
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 225
Tyre tread not clearly visible 214
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S39 AMR is a 1998 Suzuki AP50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S39 AMR, 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 S39 AMR registered?

S39 AMR is a 1998 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S39 AMR safe to buy?

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