MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI AY50s year 2003

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Pass percent:73.10%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI AY50 year 2003 passes without issue)

Based on:1,714 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	54
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	46
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	33
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	32
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	17
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	16
Registration plate issues	16
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	14
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	13
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	12
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	11
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	10
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	10
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	10
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	10
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	9
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\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	8
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	7
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	6
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	5
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	4
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Steering linkage has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	4
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	3
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	3
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	3
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	2
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Front Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	2
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	2
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn \|1.2.2c\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.2.B2b\|	2
Front position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Fuel cap sealing washer missing \|7.2.2c\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged \|6.1.1a\|	2
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	54
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	46
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	33
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	32
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	17
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	16
Registration plate issues	16
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	14
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	13
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	12
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	11
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	10
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	10
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	10
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	10
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	9
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\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	8
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	7
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	6
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	5
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	4
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Steering linkage has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	4
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	3
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	3
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	3
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	2
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Front Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	2
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	2
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn \|1.2.2c\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.2.B2b\|	2
Front position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Fuel cap sealing washer missing \|7.2.2c\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged \|6.1.1a\|	2
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2

MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI AY50s year 2003

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