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EEE 743Y

1983 Suzuki GS550

Blue Petrol 549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

2,211 mi
Last recorded2,211 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1983 Suzuki GS55028,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEE 743Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS550
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine549cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 2,211 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 2,211 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure swinging arm pivot bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 1,739 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 1,095 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 511 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 511 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 74 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,643 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,643 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 44,643 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 224 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 224 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 224 miles

Oil leak

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 224 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2006 244 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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EEE 743Y is a 1983 Suzuki GS550 in Blue with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 28,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EEE 743Y, 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 43 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 EEE 743Y registered?

EEE 743Y is a 1983 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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