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FJF 154V

1980 Suzuki TS185

Red Petrol 183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,867 mi
Last recorded38,867 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Suzuki TS18511,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJF 154V
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 38,867 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 38,867 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 38,768 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,637 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,376 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,170 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 38,164 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,803 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,084 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,607 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 35,777 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,652 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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FJF 154V is a 1980 Suzuki TS185 in Red with a 183cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki TS185 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJF 154V, 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

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What year was FJF 154V registered?

FJF 154V is a 1980 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is FJF 154V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJF 154V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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