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EVN 662V

1979 Suzuki GS1000E

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,513 mi
Last recorded31,513 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1979 Suzuki GS1000E38,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVN 662V
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS1000E
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 31,513 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 31,512 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 31,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 31,354 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 31,323 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 31,309 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 31,181 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,053 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 30,891 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2007 30,804 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,695 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 30,695 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS1000E?

Based on 2,962 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
364
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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EVN 662V is a 1979 Suzuki GS1000E in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Suzuki GS1000E models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 38,224 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 GS1000E fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EVN 662V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS1000E typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Suzuki GS1000E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EVN 662V registered?

EVN 662V is a 1979 Suzuki GS1000E, first registered on 9 October 1979.

Is EVN 662V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVN 662V shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EVN 662V have outstanding finance?

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