MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,568 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
slight play swingarm bearings
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
fuel cap seal perished
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
fuel cap seal perished
How Reliable is the Suzuki Katana?
Based on 1,583 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.
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FPU 285Y is a 1982 Suzuki Katana in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1982 Suzuki Katana models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 38,524 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 Katana fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPU 285Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Katana typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 44 years old, this Suzuki Katana is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FPU 285Y registered?
FPU 285Y is a 1982 Suzuki Katana, first registered on 18 October 1982.
Is FPU 285Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for FPU 285Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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