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S453 CGK

1998 Suzuki AP50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,632 mi
Last recorded8,632 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki AP508,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 CGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAP50
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 8,632 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 8,632 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 8,563 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 8,558 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 8,556 miles

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

oil leak from transmission

Pass 7 Jan 2011 8,541 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2010 8,269 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 8,206 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 8,206 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 6,156 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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S453 CGK is a 1998 Suzuki AP50 in Silver 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 S453 CGK, 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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S453 CGK is a 1998 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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