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X875 BAM

2000 Suzuki AP50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,987 mi
Last recorded9,987 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki AP507,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX875 BAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAP50
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2013 9,987 miles

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 Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 7,785 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 7,785 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 7,785 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 7,785 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 6,660 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 6,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 5,799 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 4,852 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 4,852 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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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X875 BAM is a 2000 Suzuki AP50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X875 BAM, 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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X875 BAM is a 2000 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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