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ECW 764W

1980 Suzuki GS550

Blue Petrol 549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,366 mi
Last recorded49,366 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1980 Suzuki GS55030,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECW 764W
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS550
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine549cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,366 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,360 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 49,356 miles

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

TRES ARE AGED NOT ILLEGAL BUT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT DUE TO AGE.

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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ECW 764W is a 1980 Suzuki GS550 in Blue with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 30,281 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 ECW 764W, 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 46 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 ECW 764W registered?

ECW 764W is a 1980 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 26 August 1980.

Is ECW 764W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECW 764W shows 3 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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