MOT Status
ValidMileage
13,053 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front tyre showing signs of perishing/cracking on sidewall
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake binding but not excessively very slight rear brake binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front FRONT TYRE STARTING TO PERISH
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front tyre perished but not excessive
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front tyre perished but not excessive
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
front tyre has slight cracks.
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
front tyre has slight cracks.
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS550?
Based on 5,750 MOT tests across 1,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FTA 811V is a 1979 Suzuki GS550 in Black with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 1979 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 29,770 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 GS550 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FTA 811V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GS550 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Suzuki GS550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FTA 811V registered?
FTA 811V is a 1979 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 20 August 1979.
Is FTA 811V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FTA 811V shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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