MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,778 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX550?
Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C789 SPH is a 1986 Suzuki GSX550 in Black with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1986 Suzuki GSX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 28,090 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 C789 SPH, 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 40 years old, this Suzuki GSX550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C789 SPH registered?
C789 SPH is a 1986 Suzuki GSX550, first registered on 6 February 1986.
Is C789 SPH safe to buy?
The MOT history for C789 SPH shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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