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B378 XBX

1985 Suzuki TS185

Red Petrol 183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,242 mi
Last recorded36,242 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB378 XBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine183cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 36,242 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 36,242 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,243 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 36,243 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,856 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,665 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,393 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 35,325 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS185?

Based on 1,247 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
116
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Direction indicator not working 17
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 10
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B378 XBX is a 1985 Suzuki TS185 in Red with a 183cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Suzuki TS185 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B378 XBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS185 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 41 years old, this Suzuki TS185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B378 XBX registered?

B378 XBX is a 1985 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 16 April 1985.

Is B378 XBX safe to buy?

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