MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,789 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of EFW 388X?
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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?
The MOT history for EFW 388X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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