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Y208 AEX

2001 Suzuki AP50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,847 mi
Last recorded5,847 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki AP507,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 AEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAP50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 5,847 miles

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

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

Offside Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

air box fixings missing

exhaust system has a few fixings missing on mounting bracket

front disc inner surface is corroded and pitted

front tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls have superficual cracking

n/s + o/s grab rails have fixings missing

Fail 9 Feb 2015 5,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

air box fixings missing

exhaust system has a few fixings missing on mounting bracket

front disc inner surface is corroded and pitted

front tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls have superficual cracking

n/s + o/s grab rails have fixings missing

Pass 25 Jul 2011 4,864 miles

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 slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls have superficual cracking .

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 4,334 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 4,232 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front tyre starting to perish inbetween tread blocks

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Slight play developing in engine mounting bushes

Slight play developing in rear wheel support bearings

Pass 15 May 2008 4,077 miles

Corrosion & Pitting Visible On Both Front Suspension Inners

Heavy Corrosion Developing On Frame Near Engine Mountings

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

Slight Roughness Developing On Steering Head Bearings

Pass 22 May 2007 3,800 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)

Rear Light Dim At Tickover

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 3,367 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 9 May 2006 3,367 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y208 AEX is a 2001 Suzuki AP50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki AP50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 7,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y208 AEX, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki AP50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y208 AEX is a 2001 Suzuki AP50, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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