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EFW 388X

1982 Suzuki GS550

Black Petrol 549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,789 mi
Last recorded27,789 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1982 Suzuki GS55031,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFW 388X
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS550
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine549cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 27,789 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 27,691 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

battery cover insecure

both fork stanchions pitted

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

pitting to both fork stanchions

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2010 26,431 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Oil leak

front tyre under inflated

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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EFW 388X is a 1982 Suzuki GS550 in Black with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 31,194 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 EFW 388X, 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 44 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 EFW 388X registered?

EFW 388X is a 1982 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 2 June 1982.

Is EFW 388X safe to buy?

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