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F535 OVT

1988 Suzuki GSX550

Red Petrol 572cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

46,669 mi
Last recorded46,669 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Suzuki GSX55038,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF535 OVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX550
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine572cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,669 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 46,665 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 42,487 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2006 40,300 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Aug 2006

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX550?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
263
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 32
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Direction indicator not working 12
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F535 OVT is a 1988 Suzuki GSX550 in Red with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki GSX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 38,730 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 GSX550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F535 OVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX550 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki GSX550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F535 OVT registered?

F535 OVT is a 1988 Suzuki GSX550, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F535 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F535 OVT shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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