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ESL 43V

1980 Suzuki TS185

Blue Petrol 183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,155 mi
Last recorded7,155 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Suzuki TS18511,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESL 43V
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine183cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 7,155 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 6,708 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 6,476 miles

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 6,474 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 6,365 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 6,364 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 6,311 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS185?

Based on 1,247 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
116
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Direction indicator not working 17
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 10
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ESL 43V is a 1980 Suzuki TS185 in Blue with a 183cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Suzuki TS185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 11,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki TS185 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESL 43V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS185 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Suzuki TS185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESL 43V registered?

ESL 43V is a 1980 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 19 June 1980.

Is ESL 43V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESL 43V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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