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C801 OCX

1986 Suzuki GS850

Silver Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,282 mi
Last recorded16,282 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Suzuki GS85039,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC801 OCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 16,282 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 15,862 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 15,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Braking effort minimum requirements only just met

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

main beam tell tale lamp missing

Fail 29 May 2020 15,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake RBT performance only just meets minimum requirements

Headlamp high beam tell tale missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear subframe modified structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 18 Jun 2018 15,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 14,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 14,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 13,952 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brake binding slightly

offside lower yolk pinch bolt deformed

Pass 3 Jul 2015 13,952 miles

front brake binding slightly

offside lower yolk pinch bolt deformed

Pass 25 Jun 2014 11,427 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,556 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 81,086 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 1 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 40,263 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 40,263 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,148 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS850?

Based on 6,376 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 104
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Horn not working 34
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C801 OCX is a 1986 Suzuki GS850 in Silver with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1986 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 39,055 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 GS850 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C801 OCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS850 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 40 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C801 OCX registered?

C801 OCX is a 1986 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 7 June 1986.

Is C801 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C801 OCX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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