MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
indicators not fitted
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
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS550?
Based on 5,750 MOT tests across 1,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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