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FDW 762V

1980 Suzuki TS185

Red Petrol 183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,993 mi
Last recorded5,993 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1980 Suzuki TS18511,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDW 762V
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine183cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 5,993 miles

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 5,754 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 5,552 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 5,552 miles

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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FDW 762V is a 1980 Suzuki TS185 in Red with a 183cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki TS185 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FDW 762V, 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

How do I check the history of FDW 762V?

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What year was FDW 762V registered?

FDW 762V is a 1980 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 3 June 1980.

Is FDW 762V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDW 762V shows 4 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 FDW 762V have outstanding finance?

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