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Y398 BRP

2001 Suzuki AY50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,770 mi
Last recorded10,770 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki AY508,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 BRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAY50
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 10,770 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 10,770 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,801 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 9,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki AY50?

Based on 12,514 MOT tests across 3,074 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 362
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 319
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 277
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 213
Headlamp aim too high 157
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Y398 BRP is a 2001 Suzuki AY50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki AY50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 8,397 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 AY50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 362 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y398 BRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AY50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki AY50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y398 BRP registered?

Y398 BRP is a 2001 Suzuki AY50, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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