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S478 RCR

1998 Suzuki AN250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,508 mi
Last recorded16,508 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki AN25015,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 RCR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN250
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 16,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 16,508 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 16,505 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2011 12,629 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 10,403 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 9,943 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 9,136 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 8,357 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki AN250?

Based on 3,937 MOT tests across 421 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 78
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 51
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 27
wheel bearings are excessively rough 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
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S478 RCR is a 1998 Suzuki AN250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki AN250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 15,362 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 AN250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S478 RCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AN250 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki AN250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S478 RCR registered?

S478 RCR is a 1998 Suzuki AN250, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S478 RCR safe to buy?

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