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T842 YDV

1999 Suzuki AP50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

15,392 mi
Last recorded15,392 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Suzuki AP508,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT842 YDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAP50
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

corrosion on frame

no mirrors fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2012 15,389 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

corrosion on frame

no mirrors fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2011 15,355 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 15,293 miles

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

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

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

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)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 15,228 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Nov 2009 15,010 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 14,738 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

initial corrosion showing to frame

Fail 14 Oct 2008 14,738 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

initial corrosion showing to frame

Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,312 miles

VT32 issued against test no. 912587647209

Fail 4 Sep 2007 13,291 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,877 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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T842 YDV is a 1999 Suzuki AP50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 T842 YDV, 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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T842 YDV is a 1999 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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