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S474 TEW

1998 Suzuki AY50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,378 mi
Last recorded11,378 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki AY507,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 TEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAY50
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 11,378 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 11,378 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 9,877 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 9,646 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 7,995 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 7,991 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 7,991 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki AY50?

Based on 12,514 MOT tests across 3,074 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 362
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 319
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 277
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 213
Headlamp aim too high 157
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S474 TEW is a 1998 Suzuki AY50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki AY50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 7,164 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 AY50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 362 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S474 TEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AY50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki AY50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S474 TEW registered?

S474 TEW is a 1998 Suzuki AY50, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S474 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S474 TEW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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