MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI AP50s year 2000

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Pass percent:64.84%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI AP50 year 2000 passes without issue)

Based on:1,439 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	55
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	46
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	39
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	38
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	34
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	33
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	32
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	30
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	28
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	21
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	20
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	20
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	18
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	18
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	16
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	15
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	14
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	14
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	12
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	12
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	12
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	11
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	10
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	9
Registration plate issues	9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	9
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	8
Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	8
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	8
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	8
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	7
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	7
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	6
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	6
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	6
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	6
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	6
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	6
Brake hose damaged	5
Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	5
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	4
Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.C1a\|	4
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	3
Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	3
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	3
Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	3
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	3
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Vehicle identification number not legible \|6.3.5a\|	3
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	2
Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Rear Brake lever mounting cracked \|3.1.2c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn \|1.2.2c\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Front position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	2
Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. \|2.3.1\|	2
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.B2b\|	2
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	55
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	46
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	39
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	38
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	34
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	33
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	32
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	30
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	28
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	21
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	20
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	20
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	18
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	18
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	16
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	15
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	14
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	14
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	12
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	12
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	12
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	11
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	10
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	9
Registration plate issues	9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	9
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	8
Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	8
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	8
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	8
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	7
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	7
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	6
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	6
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	6
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	6
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	6
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	6
Brake hose damaged	5
Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	5
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	4
Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.C1a\|	4
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	3
Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	3
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	3
Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	3
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	3
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Vehicle identification number not legible \|6.3.5a\|	3
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	2
Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Rear Brake lever mounting cracked \|3.1.2c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn \|1.2.2c\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Front position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	2
Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. \|2.3.1\|	2
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.B2b\|	2
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI AP50s year 2000

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