MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,047 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine oil leak but not excessive
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake cable insecure Broken at hand lever (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil leak but not excessive
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake master cylinder insecure Wheel cylinder retaining clip missing (1.1.10 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Diff leaking slightly
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front forks pited
slight play in propshaft joint
Front Body component insecure mud gaurd (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all welds on rear axle and frame untidy
both front forks pited
rear lugage frame welds poor but still secure
slight play in propshaft joint
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement pedal to cylinder (1.1.15 (e))
Towbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components (6.1.6 (g) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened rear swing arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS850?
Based on 6,376 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F440 VEW is a 1988 Suzuki GS850 in Purple with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1988 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 38,166 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 GS850 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F440 VEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GS850 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F440 VEW registered?
F440 VEW is a 1988 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 5 August 1988.
Is F440 VEW safe to buy?
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