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EMU 956V

1980 Suzuki GS1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20 mi
Last recorded20 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1980 Suzuki GS100031,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMU 956V
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS1000
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 20 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 6 miles

Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 3,106 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS1000?

Based on 2,108 MOT tests across 373 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
338
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
373
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Horn not working 7
Headlamp aim too high 7
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EMU 956V is a 1980 Suzuki GS1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Suzuki GS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 31,636 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 GS1000 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMU 956V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Suzuki GS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EMU 956V?

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What year was EMU 956V registered?

EMU 956V is a 1980 Suzuki GS1000, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is EMU 956V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMU 956V 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.

Does EMU 956V have outstanding finance?

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