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E73 FUY

1987 Suzuki GSX550

Blue Petrol 574cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,727 mi
Last recorded47,727 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1987 Suzuki GSX55026,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE73 FUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX550
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine574cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,727 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,652 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 47,652 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 May 2008 47,476 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 45,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX550?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
263
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 32
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Direction indicator not working 12
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E73 FUY is a 1987 Suzuki GSX550 in Blue with a 574cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki GSX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 26,936 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 GSX550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E73 FUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX550 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Suzuki GSX550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E73 FUY registered?

E73 FUY is a 1987 Suzuki GSX550, first registered on 17 September 1987.

Is E73 FUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E73 FUY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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