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F440 VEW

1988 Suzuki GS850

Purple Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

65,047 mi
Last recorded65,047 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Suzuki GS85038,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF440 VEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 65,047 miles

Engine oil leak but not excessive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 65,040 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 63,644 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 63,613 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 63,383 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 63,323 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 63,294 miles

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.

82.9%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 104
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Horn not working 34
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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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