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S848 JRU

1998 Suzuki AP50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

8,843 mi
Last recorded8,843 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki AP508,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 JRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAP50
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 8,843 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 8,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

battery discharged

Pass 17 Jul 2013 8,827 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 8,827 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 8,807 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 8,807 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 8,807 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

slight misalignment to handle bars

Fail 25 Aug 2010 8,807 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 8,807 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 8,807 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 8,807 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 8,807 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 8,807 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 8,807 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 8,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 8,807 miles

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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S848 JRU is a 1998 Suzuki AP50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S848 JRU, 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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S848 JRU is a 1998 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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