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BOK 393T

1979 Suzuki GS850

Brown Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,063 mi
Last recorded20,063 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1979 Suzuki GS85038,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOK 393T
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,063 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 20,063 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 May 2008 19,174 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 May 2008 19,174 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,244 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 18,234 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 16,754 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2005 15,703 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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BOK 393T is a 1979 Suzuki GS850 in Brown with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BOK 393T, 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 BOK 393T registered?

BOK 393T is a 1979 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BOK 393T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOK 393T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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