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Y458 WCE

2001 Suzuki AY50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,395 mi
Last recorded13,395 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki AY508,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY458 WCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAY50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 13,395 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 13,130 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

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

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

Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front tyre cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2010 12,434 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 12,434 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 10,045 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 10,045 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

battery flat and in need of replacement

Pass 30 Aug 2008 9,392 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 8,611 miles

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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Y458 WCE is a 2001 Suzuki AY50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y458 WCE, 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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Y458 WCE is a 2001 Suzuki AY50, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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