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G980 STA

1989 Suzuki VS1400

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,551 mi
Last recorded25,551 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Suzuki VS140024,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG980 STA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS1400
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,551 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 25,445 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 25,072 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

slight wear in self aligning front disc

Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,925 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 23,919 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 21,756 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 21,756 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 20,701 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 18,890 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,868 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VS1400?

Based on 4,200 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
486
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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G980 STA is a 1989 Suzuki VS1400 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki VS1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 24,504 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 VS1400 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G980 STA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VS1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Suzuki VS1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G980 STA registered?

G980 STA is a 1989 Suzuki VS1400, first registered on 20 October 1989.

Is G980 STA safe to buy?

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