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S521 LUG

1998 Suzuki AP50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,250 mi
Last recorded16,250 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki AP508,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 LUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAP50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2012 16,250 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,250 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 16,250 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,023 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 14,982 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 12,367 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 8,461 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 8,455 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2006 7,840 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 7,840 miles

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.

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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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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