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C531 GVU

1986 Suzuki Intruder

Red Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,082 mi
Last recorded33,082 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Suzuki Intruder23,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC531 GVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIntruder
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 33,082 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 29,424 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 25,747 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 23,801 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 22,431 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage fork seal slightly damp (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 21,121 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 21,086 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,680 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 19,643 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 19,639 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 17,060 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 15,949 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 14,890 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 14,840 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,811 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 14,811 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Intruder?

Based on 5,071 MOT tests across 468 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Horn not working 23
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 23
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C531 GVU is a 1986 Suzuki Intruder in Red with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 Suzuki Intruder models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 23,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Intruder fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C531 GVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Intruder typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Suzuki Intruder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C531 GVU registered?

C531 GVU is a 1986 Suzuki Intruder, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C531 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C531 GVU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C531 GVU have outstanding finance?

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