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X388 LPV

2000 Suzuki AP50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,414 mi
Last recorded17,414 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Suzuki AP507,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX388 LPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAP50
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat guard missing .

n/s + o/s/f fork stanchions pitted .

Fail 21 Jan 2010 17,414 miles

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

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

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

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat guard missing .

n/s + o/s/f fork stanchions pitted .

Fail 1 May 2009 17,321 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

exhaust heat guard missing .

front tyre n/s side wall has superfisual cracking .

rear brake lever , reserve travel low .

Pass 4 May 2007 15,808 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 15,712 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

rear tyre flat

Pass 18 Mar 2006 12,197 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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X388 LPV is a 2000 Suzuki AP50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki AP50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 7,512 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 X388 LPV, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki AP50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X388 LPV registered?

X388 LPV is a 2000 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 26 December 2000.

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