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B157 FFM

1985 Suzuki GSX750

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

13,302 mi
Last recorded13,302 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Suzuki GSX75038,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB157 FFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX750
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 13,302 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 12,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Both (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 12,313 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 12,313 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 11,911 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 11,911 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 11,119 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 11,119 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 10,293 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2010 6,998 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 May 2010 6,980 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Dec 2008 2,308 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 56,442 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX750?

Based on 59,366 MOT tests across 5,918 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
5,918
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,068
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 664
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 582
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 529
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 439
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B157 FFM is a 1985 Suzuki GSX750 in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki GSX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 38,863 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 GSX750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,068 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B157 FFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Suzuki GSX750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B157 FFM is a 1985 Suzuki GSX750, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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