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VU51 ESO

2002 Suzuki TS50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,951 mi
Last recorded33,951 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki TS5013,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 ESO
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 33,951 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 33,951 miles

Central Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel spindle loose locking nut loose and chain adj plate missing (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 32,973 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,915 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 31,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,804 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,688 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

speedo and head light held on by cable ties.

Fail 22 Oct 2011 28,630 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,338 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 27,338 miles

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

handlebars bent.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,517 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre getting low on tread.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 23,517 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre getting low on tread.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,200 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 22,184 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 20,893 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 19,977 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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VU51 ESO is a 2002 Suzuki TS50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki TS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 13,117 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 TS50 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU51 ESO, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki TS50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU51 ESO registered?

VU51 ESO is a 2002 Suzuki TS50, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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