MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,699 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control 1 (1.3.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Gear Lever Loose on Splines
Rear Wheel Cush Drive Rubbers Have Slight Free Play
Rear Wheel Sprocket Carrier Bearing Has Slight Free Play
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Side Stand Light Function Faulty
Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Side Stand Light Function Faulty
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Gear Lever Loose on Splines
Rear Wheel Cush Drive Rubbers Have Slight Free Play
Rear Wheel Sprocket Carrier Bearing Has Slight Free Play
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
side stand light faulty
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front suspension has an inadequate repair of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX550?
Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A283 MWC is a 1983 Suzuki GSX550 in Silver with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A283 MWC, 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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A283 MWC is a 1983 Suzuki GSX550, first registered on 25 October 1983.
Is A283 MWC safe to buy?
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