MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
344 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake locking device missing front of rear brake torque arm (3.2.A1e)
Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
beam corrector fitted
no front mud gaurd fitted
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
no front mud gaurd fitted
rear chain adjusters lose
split pin locking device missing on rear hub/reaction brakett
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Offside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
gaitors fitted to front forks @ time of test
headlamp cowel is secured with tape
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS550?
Based on 5,750 MOT tests across 1,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DEC 794S is a 1978 Suzuki GS550 in Black with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1978 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 29,213 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 GS550 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DEC 794S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GS550 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Suzuki GS550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DEC 794S registered?
DEC 794S is a 1978 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is DEC 794S safe to buy?
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