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C789 SPH

1986 Suzuki GSX550

Black Petrol 572cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

48,778 mi
Last recorded48,778 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1986 Suzuki GSX55028,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC789 SPH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX550
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine572cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2009 48,778 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 41,814 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 41,802 miles

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.

79.9%
Pass Rate
263
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 32
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Direction indicator not working 12
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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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