MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)
Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki AP50?
Based on 9,254 MOT tests across 2,104 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S521 LUG is a 1998 Suzuki AP50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S521 LUG, 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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S521 LUG is a 1998 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 3 October 1998.
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