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FMH 417V

1980 Suzuki TS185

Red Petrol 183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,744 mi
Last recorded20,744 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1980 Suzuki TS18511,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMH 417V
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine183cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 20,744 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 20,729 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,686 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,456 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 20,165 miles

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 8 May 2010 20,160 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,157 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 19,778 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,351 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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FMH 417V is a 1980 Suzuki TS185 in Red with a 183cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FMH 417V, 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.

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What year was FMH 417V registered?

FMH 417V is a 1980 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 10 May 1980.

Is FMH 417V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMH 417V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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