MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,404 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
modified exhaust system
slight cracking in offside sidewall of front tyre
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
modified exhaust system
slight cracking in offside sidewall of front tyre
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX550?
Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A261 VAF is a 1983 Suzuki GSX550 in Silver with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1983 Suzuki GSX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 43,616 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 GSX550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A261 VAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GSX550 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Suzuki GSX550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A261 VAF registered?
A261 VAF is a 1983 Suzuki GSX550, first registered on 31 August 1983.
Is A261 VAF safe to buy?
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