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B227 PLD

1985 Suzuki GSX750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,974 mi
Last recorded57,974 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Suzuki GSX75038,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB227 PLD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX750
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 57,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose number two front pipe flange not attached to cylinder (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 57,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 57,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 56,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 56,246 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 55,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cross cut in the center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 54,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,452 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 53,452 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 52,463 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,586 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 51,444 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 51,419 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,907 miles

Oil leak

front tyre condition showing signs of age ,very slight cracking in center

when cold ,slight gas leak from collector flang ,when exhaust warms it stops ,,needs tightening up

speedo drive is damaged ,cable is hanging loose,and speedo is not working

Fail 17 Jan 2012 50,907 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Oil leak

front tyre condition showing signs of age ,very slight cracking in center

when cold ,slight gas leak from collector flang ,when exhaust warms it stops ,,needs tightening up

speedo drive is damaged ,cable is hanging loose,and speedo is not working

Pass 3 Sep 2010 49,666 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 49,648 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 49,593 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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B227 PLD is a 1985 Suzuki GSX750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 B227 PLD, 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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B227 PLD is a 1985 Suzuki GSX750, first registered on 12 April 1985.

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