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C898 LGN

1986 Suzuki GSX750

Blue Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,892 mi
Last recorded40,892 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Suzuki GSX75033,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC898 LGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX750
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2023 40,892 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle identification number not legible (0.2 (b))

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

Rear reaction bracket split pins missing

Pass 10 Jun 2022 40,825 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 40,609 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion around rear shock absorber & mounting/pivot points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 38,730 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,024 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 36,848 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,889 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 34,889 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,681 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 34,666 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,271 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 34,260 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,247 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 33,240 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,758 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 31,745 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,270 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX750?

Based on 59,366 MOT tests across 5,918 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
5,918
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,068
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 664
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 582
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 529
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 439
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C898 LGN is a 1986 Suzuki GSX750 in Blue with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1986 Suzuki GSX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 33,565 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 GSX750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,068 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C898 LGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 40 years old, this Suzuki GSX750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C898 LGN registered?

C898 LGN is a 1986 Suzuki GSX750, first registered on 17 May 1986.

Is C898 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C898 LGN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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