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DBR 198W

1980 Suzuki TS185

Red Petrol 183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,947 mi
Last recorded11,947 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1980 Suzuki TS18511,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBR 198W
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine183cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 11,947 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 11,947 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 11,948 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 11,948 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS185?

Based on 1,247 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
116
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Direction indicator not working 17
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 10
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DBR 198W is a 1980 Suzuki TS185 in Red with a 183cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Suzuki TS185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 11,067 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 TS185 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBR 198W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS185 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Suzuki TS185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DBR 198W?

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What year was DBR 198W registered?

DBR 198W is a 1980 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is DBR 198W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBR 198W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DBR 198W have outstanding finance?

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