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AVG 438W

1980 Suzuki Trike

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,545 mi
Last recorded32,545 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Suzuki Trike39,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 438W
MakeSuzuki
ModelTrike
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 32,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

headlight masked

Fail 29 Apr 2019 32,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect right dip (4.1.2 (c))

headlight masked

Pass 8 Jun 2018 32,512 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,404 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,740 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

exhaust loud

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

one engine mounting /crash bar bolt missing on n/s

Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,009 miles

slight play in head bearings

How Reliable is the Suzuki Trike?

Based on 2,292 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
445
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
reflector missing 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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AVG 438W is a 1980 Suzuki Trike in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Suzuki Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 39,788 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 Trike fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVG 438W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Suzuki Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AVG 438W registered?

AVG 438W is a 1980 Suzuki Trike, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is AVG 438W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVG 438W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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