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T714 HFJ

1999 Suzuki AP50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

12,583 mi
Last recorded12,583 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki AP508,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT714 HFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAP50
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2014 12,583 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2013 11,776 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 10,942 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 10,942 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,666 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 9,287 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 9,287 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 9,069 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 9,065 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 8,609 miles

VT32 issued against test no. 620337677160

Fail 26 Jun 2007 8,606 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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 Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 8,603 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Transmission fault

Pass 19 Oct 2005 5,845 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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T714 HFJ is a 1999 Suzuki AP50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki AP50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 8,196 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 T714 HFJ, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki AP50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T714 HFJ is a 1999 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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