1998 Suzuki Ts50 MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Ts50 models manufactured in 1998, based on 386 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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The 1998 Suzuki Ts50 has an MOT pass rate of 55.2% based on 386 tests — slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 17,745 miles on the odometer. With a 44.8% failure rate, the 1998 Ts50 is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1998 Suzuki Ts50 is Motorcycle suspension, responsible for 1.0% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors is the second most common issue at 0.8%. Identification of the vehicle follows at 0.3%.
Top failures specific to 1998 models only. The overall Ts50 page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Suspension | 1.0% | 4 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 0.8% | 3 |
| 3 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.3% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 17,745 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle suspension | 0.58 | 1.0% | 4 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 0.44 | 0.8% | 3 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.15 | 0.3% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1998 Suzuki Ts50 has an MOT pass rate of 55.2% based on 386 tests — slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 17,745 miles on the odometer. With a 44.8% failure rate, the 1998 Ts50 is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1998 Suzuki Ts50, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With relatively low average mileage of 17,745 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Motorcycle suspension — 1.0% of failures
Motorcycle suspension issues account for 1.0% of MOT failures on 1998 Suzuki Ts50 models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 0.8% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 1998 Suzuki Ts50 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Identification of the vehicle — 0.3% of failures
Identification of the vehicle issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1998 Suzuki Ts50 models. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs: £10–50. Pre-MOT check: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.