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S859 HUB

1998 Suzuki AY50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,002 mi
Last recorded14,002 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki AY507,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS859 HUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAY50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 14,002 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 13,207 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 13,207 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 11,628 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 11,628 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 10,968 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 10,966 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 9,279 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,279 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 9,248 miles

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

all panels broke or insecure.

blue indicator lens fitted.

rear damper top mounting bolt not fully in but not loose at this time.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 7,933 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 7,933 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki AY50?

Based on 12,514 MOT tests across 3,074 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 362
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 319
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 277
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 213
Headlamp aim too high 157
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S859 HUB is a 1998 Suzuki AY50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki AY50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 7,164 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 AY50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 362 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S859 HUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AY50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki AY50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S859 HUB is a 1998 Suzuki AY50, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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