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S706 BDU

1998 Suzuki Ap 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

13,391 mi
Last recorded13,391 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Ap 506,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS706 BDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAp 50
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2009 13,391 miles

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

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 13,391 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 May 2006 11,064 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 11,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 7,699 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 7,699 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Ap 50?

Based on 1,652 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
751
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 166
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 45
Tyre tread not clearly visible 45
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 41
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S706 BDU is a 1998 Suzuki Ap 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Ap 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 6,942 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 Ap 50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S706 BDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Ap 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Ap 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S706 BDU registered?

S706 BDU is a 1998 Suzuki Ap 50, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S706 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S706 BDU shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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