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V730 GCE

1999 Suzuki UX50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

15,600 mi
Last recorded15,600 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki UX506,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV730 GCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelUX50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 15,600 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 15,511 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear hugger/mudgaurd loose and insecure>fixings missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no damping in front suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 15,462 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 15,443 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 15,211 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 15,082 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 14,814 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 14,808 miles

Front Fork yoke excessively corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

centre stand worn

head light dim

rear light lens cracked

throttle assembly insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2011 14,482 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 14,396 miles

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 12,406 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 12,406 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 12,391 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 12,391 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 12,362 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 10,873 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2006 10,873 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 9,018 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki UX50?

Based on 1,605 MOT tests across 386 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
386
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 58
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 34
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 28
Headlamp aim too high 28
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 26
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V730 GCE is a 1999 Suzuki UX50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki UX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 6,466 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 UX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V730 GCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki UX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki UX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V730 GCE is a 1999 Suzuki UX50, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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