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DNH 809T

1978 Suzuki SP370

Silver Petrol 370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,371 mi
Last recorded8,371 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1978 Suzuki SP37021,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNH 809T
MakeSuzuki
ModelSP370
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 8,371 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 8,371 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 8,358 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 7,922 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SP370?

Based on 633 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
139
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Direction indicator not working 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
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DNH 809T is a 1978 Suzuki SP370 in Silver with a 370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Suzuki SP370 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 21,860 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 SP370 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DNH 809T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SP370 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Suzuki SP370 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DNH 809T?

You can check the full history of DNH 809T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DNH 809T registered?

DNH 809T is a 1978 Suzuki SP370, first registered on 4 October 1978.

Is DNH 809T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNH 809T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DNH 809T have outstanding finance?

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