MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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stand impeads chain
tyres perished
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil cooler corroded
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil cooler corroded
stand impeads chain
tyres perished
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
both tyres perished
front mudguard mount snapped off of front fork
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
both tyres perished
front mudguard mount snapped off of front fork
Outer Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS550?
Based on 5,750 MOT tests across 1,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BUH 974V is a 1979 Suzuki GS550 in Black with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1979 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 29,770 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 BUH 974V, 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 47 years old, this Suzuki GS550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BUH 974V registered?
BUH 974V is a 1979 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 9 August 1979.
Is BUH 974V safe to buy?
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