MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,096 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
front stopswitch not working,only 1 needed for this year bike
nearside riders footrest rubber missing,footrest still ok
offside of rear tyre has slight contact mark from light rubbing against another component
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
front stoplight switch not working (only 1 needed on this year machine)
nearside riders footrest rubber missing but footrest still ok
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
front stoplight switch not working (only 1 needed on this year machine)
nearside riders footrest rubber missing but footrest still ok
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
left hand foot rest rubber missing
number plate broken almost to excess
right hand fork seal leaking onto disc but not to excess
Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
left hand foot rest rubber missing
number plate broken almost to excess
right hand fork seal leaking onto disc but not to excess
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX550?
Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C181 LNV is a 1985 Suzuki GSX550 in Black with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1985 Suzuki GSX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 33,587 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 GSX550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C181 LNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GSX550 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Suzuki GSX550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C181 LNV registered?
C181 LNV is a 1985 Suzuki GSX550, first registered on 9 August 1985.
Is C181 LNV safe to buy?
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