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DYJ 527V

1979 Suzuki TS185

Blue Petrol 184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,756 mi
Last recorded4,756 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 Suzuki TS18512,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYJ 527V
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 4,756 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 16,206 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 16,204 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 16,204 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,291 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 15,258 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

no freeplay at clutch lever

no front brake operated stop lamp

no reserve adjustment on front brake

Pass 5 Mar 2010 14,828 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,598 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 14,598 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,534 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 14,509 miles

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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DYJ 527V is a 1979 Suzuki TS185 in Blue with a 184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1979 Suzuki TS185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 12,840 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 DYJ 527V, 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 47 years old, this Suzuki TS185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DYJ 527V registered?

DYJ 527V is a 1979 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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