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AVG 54S

1996 Suzuki GS550

Blue Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,488 mi
Last recorded13,488 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS55033,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 54S
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS550
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,488 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 13,477 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,434 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 13,196 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,573 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 12,571 miles

Front Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Sidecar attachment abnormally worn (5.1.A.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS550?

Based on 5,750 MOT tests across 1,189 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
1,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 95
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 75
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Horn not working 42
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AVG 54S is a 1996 Suzuki GS550 in Blue with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 33,611 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 GS550 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVG 54S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS550 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki GS550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AVG 54S registered?

AVG 54S is a 1996 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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