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S493 TEW

1999 Suzuki TS50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,983 mi
Last recorded25,983 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki TS5015,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 TEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS50
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,983 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 25,983 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,240 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 24,240 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 22,953 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,867 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 21,362 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,951 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 20,941 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,925 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,022 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 12,478 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS50?

Based on 6,348 MOT tests across 1,078 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
661
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,078
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 313
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 275
suspension bush has excessive free play 157
Headlamp aim too high 137
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 132
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S493 TEW is a 1999 Suzuki TS50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki TS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 15,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki TS50 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S493 TEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS50 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki TS50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S493 TEW registered?

S493 TEW is a 1999 Suzuki TS50, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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