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D86 XPN

1987 Suzuki GS850

Black Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,120 mi
Last recorded29,120 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Suzuki GS85035,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD86 XPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 29,120 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 28,925 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 26,629 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 26,627 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front brake operated. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2022 24,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 24,200 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Horn sound weak. (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working Front operated. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working Rear operated. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticking on. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 23,944 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 23,944 miles

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 22,670 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 22,670 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 20,069 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 18,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 17,559 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 17,559 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 16,376 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2014 16,376 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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D86 XPN is a 1987 Suzuki GS850 in Black with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 35,238 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 D86 XPN, 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 39 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D86 XPN registered?

D86 XPN is a 1987 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 21 April 1987.

Is D86 XPN safe to buy?

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