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V839 DRU

1999 Suzuki TS50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,143 mi
Last recorded17,143 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki TS5015,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV839 DRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 17,143 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 17,143 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indecators effecting rear light (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 17,143 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 17,143 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 17,143 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 17,143 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in rear swinging arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cuts in sidewalls of rear tyre.

front tyre perished

Pass 7 Nov 2015 16,786 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 16,786 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 14,687 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 14,687 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,484 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 13,477 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 18,413 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 18,413 miles

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS50?

Based on 6,348 MOT tests across 1,078 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
661
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,078
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 313
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 275
suspension bush has excessive free play 157
Headlamp aim too high 137
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 132
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V839 DRU is a 1999 Suzuki TS50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki TS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 15,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki TS50 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V839 DRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS50 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki TS50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V839 DRU registered?

V839 DRU is a 1999 Suzuki TS50, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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