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BON 850V

1979 Suzuki GS850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,978 mi
Last recorded30,978 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1979 Suzuki GS85038,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBON 850V
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2015 30,978 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,971 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 30,971 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 19 May 2010 30,953 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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BON 850V is a 1979 Suzuki GS850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BON 850V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BON 850V registered?

BON 850V is a 1979 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is BON 850V safe to buy?

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