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V159 MFM

1999 Suzuki AP50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,816 mi
Last recorded10,816 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki AP508,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 MFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAP50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 10,816 miles

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 May 2010 10,741 miles

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

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

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

Upper suspension bush free play <slight>

Pass 12 May 2009 10,688 miles

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 May 2009 10,688 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 19 May 2008 10,315 miles

Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,085 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 9,085 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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 Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 6,761 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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V159 MFM is a 1999 Suzuki AP50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V159 MFM, 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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V159 MFM is a 1999 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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