MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
front brake fluid running low
Front brake light switch not working.
Front brake light switch not working.
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Katana?
Based on 1,583 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A579 JEC is a 1984 Suzuki Katana in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1984 Suzuki Katana models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 37,070 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 Katana fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A579 JEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Katana typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 42 years old, this Suzuki Katana is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A579 JEC registered?
A579 JEC is a 1984 Suzuki Katana, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is A579 JEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for A579 JEC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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