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B886 WNW

1985 Suzuki GSX550

Red Petrol 572cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,463 mi
Last recorded37,463 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 Suzuki GSX55033,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB886 WNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX550
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine572cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 37,463 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 37,443 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,350 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 37,350 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 37,350 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 37,350 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,304 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,943 miles

slight playin rear swinging arm

Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,875 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 36,874 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX550?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
263
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 32
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Direction indicator not working 12
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B886 WNW is a 1985 Suzuki GSX550 in Red with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki GSX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 33,587 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSX550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B886 WNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX550 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Suzuki GSX550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B886 WNW registered?

B886 WNW is a 1985 Suzuki GSX550, first registered on 17 April 1985.

Is B886 WNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B886 WNW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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