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1999 Suzuki Ts50 — MOT History by Age

How cars manufactured in 1999 perform at MOT as they age

27 years
Current Age
50.0%
Latest Pass Rate
319
Total Tests (All Years)
20,967 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Compared to Average at Age 16

This car: 50.0%
Average: 52.7%

⚠️ 2.7% below average (10212 models compared)

How This Car Ages

Pass rate progression for the 1999 Suzuki Ts50 as it ages.

10 yrs47.2%
11 yrs47.2%
12 yrs57.6%
13 yrs35.4%
14 yrs55.3%
15 yrs57.9%
16 yrs50.0%

Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 10 to 16 years

Fail Rate %
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AgePass RateTests
10 yrs47.2%53
11 yrs47.2%53
12 yrs57.6%59
13 yrs35.4%48
14 yrs55.3%38
15 yrs57.9%38
16 yrs50.0%30

Pass Rate Trend

How the 1999 Suzuki Ts50 pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.

Trend shows declining over 7 years

Pass Rate %
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BuiltPass RateTests
2015 (16 yrs)50%30
2014 (15 yrs)57.9%38
2013 (14 yrs)55.3%38
2012 (13 yrs)35.4%48
2011 (12 yrs)57.6%59
2010 (11 yrs)47.2%53
2009 (10 yrs)47.2%53

Year-by-Year MOT Results

2009High Fail Rate
47.2%
Age (yrs) 10Tests 53Avg Mileage 17,004Top Failure Motorcycle steering and suspension — 37.7%
2010High Fail Rate
47.2%
Age (yrs) 11Tests 53Avg Mileage 17,248Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 35.8%
2011High Fail Rate
57.6%
Age (yrs) 12Tests 59Avg Mileage 15,677Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 32.2%
2012High Fail Rate
35.4%
Age (yrs) 13Tests 48Avg Mileage 17,169Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 47.9%
2013High Fail Rate
55.3%
Age (yrs) 14Tests 38Avg Mileage 19,003Top Failure Motorcycle steering and suspension — 63.2%
2014High Fail Rate
57.9%
Age (yrs) 15Tests 38Avg Mileage 18,792Top Failure Motorcycle steering and suspension — 84.2%
2015High Fail Rate
50.0%
Age (yrs) 16Tests 30Avg Mileage 20,967Top Failure Motorcycle steering and suspension — 66.7%

Common MOT Failures

Top failure categories across all test years for 1999 Suzuki Ts50, with age trends.

Motorcycle steering and suspension
48.9%
↑ Increases with age
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
48.7%
↑ Increases with age
Motorcycle drive system
23.0%
↑ Increases with age
Motorcycle tyres and wheels
21.5%
↑ Increases with age
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust
18.8%
— Consistent

How Failures Change With Age

Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.

CategoryAt YoungestAt OldestChangeTrend
Motorcycle steering and suspension37.7% (10 yrs)66.7% (16 yrs)
+29.0%
🔴 ↑
Motorcycle lighting and signalling35.8% (10 yrs)60.0% (16 yrs)
+24.2%
🔴 ↑
Motorcycle tyres and wheels13.2% (10 yrs)36.7% (16 yrs)
+23.5%
🔴 ↑
Motorcycle brakes20.8% (10 yrs)26.7% (16 yrs)
+5.9%
🔴 ↑
Motorcycle drive system24.5% (10 yrs)30.0% (16 yrs)
+5.5%
🔴 ↑

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About This Data

This page shows how Suzuki Ts50 cars manufactured in 1999 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2015, covering 319 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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