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BJA 331T

1979 Suzuki GS850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177 mi
Last recorded177 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Suzuki GS85038,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 331T
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2020 177 miles

Exhaust noisy not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack at collector (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyre slightly perished sidewalls

no indicator tell tale (vehicle first used before 1 aug 1986

stop lamp not operated from front brake control (vehicle first used before 1 apr 1986

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 19 Oct 2018 89 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front FRONT MUDGUARD MISSING

Front THROTTLE NOT OPENING FULLY

Offside Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 1 Aug 2017 20 miles

advise baffles fitted for test

advise large no plate fitted over little one for test

advise lots of alterations

advise two discs on front wheel only one working as front brake

bike is custimised

Pass 24 Mar 2016 10 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 4 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS850?

Based on 6,376 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 104
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Horn not working 34
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BJA 331T is a 1979 Suzuki GS850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 38,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS850 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJA 331T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS850 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJA 331T registered?

BJA 331T is a 1979 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 28 March 1979.

Is BJA 331T safe to buy?

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