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S408 TKL

1998 Suzuki AP50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,343 mi
Last recorded10,343 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki AP508,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 TKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAP50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2018 10,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working when front brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working when rear brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

SIDE EXHAUST MOUNTING BOLT MISSING.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 9,165 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 9,165 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 9,132 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2009 8,736 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,000 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 7,460 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 7,178 miles

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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S408 TKL is a 1998 Suzuki AP50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S408 TKL, 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 S408 TKL registered?

S408 TKL is a 1998 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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