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BTT 284Y

1982 Suzuki GS550

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,695 mi
Last recorded62,695 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 1982 Suzuki GS55031,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTT 284Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS550
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 62,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2020 62,523 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working From rear brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 51,812 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 51,806 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2017

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

chain link very worn

no indicators fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2016

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride front pinch bolts loose (6.2.1h)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride tork arm bolt loose (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component has been modified. pad pins replaced with nut & bolt (3.1.5)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

no indicators fitted time of test

fish link heavily worn (chain)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 24,914 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2014 24,914 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 21,948 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,948 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

indicators not fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2012 19,650 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

indicators not fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2011 16,622 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 16,622 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 9,920 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 9,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 7,339 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS550?

Based on 5,750 MOT tests across 1,189 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
1,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 95
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 75
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Horn not working 42
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BTT 284Y is a 1982 Suzuki GS550 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1982 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 31,194 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 GS550 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BTT 284Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS550 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 44 years old, this Suzuki GS550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BTT 284Y is a 1982 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 9 September 1982.

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