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Y496 VMW

2001 Suzuki TS50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,154 mi
Last recorded24,154 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki TS5011,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 VMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 24,154 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

slight crazing on rear tyre.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 20,232 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 20,231 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 20,215 miles

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 18,910 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 18,273 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 15,099 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 15,087 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 11,587 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 9,487 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 8,318 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 8,318 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS50?

Based on 6,348 MOT tests across 1,078 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
661
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,078
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 313
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 275
suspension bush has excessive free play 157
Headlamp aim too high 137
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 132
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Y496 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki TS50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki TS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 11,740 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 TS50 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y496 VMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS50 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki TS50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y496 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki TS50, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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