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DEC 794S

1978 Suzuki GS550

Black Petrol 549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

344 mi
Last recorded344 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Suzuki GS55029,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEC 794S
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS550
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine549cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 344 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 327 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 1 miles

beam corrector fitted

no front mud gaurd fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 35,417 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,417 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,318 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 34,715 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,644 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 34,644 miles

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.

81.3%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
1,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 95
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 75
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Horn not working 42
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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