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GDV 638V

1979 Suzuki TS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,506 mi
Last recorded6,506 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2005
Typical for 1979 Suzuki TS25014,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDV 638V
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS250
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2005 6,506 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 6,506 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS250?

Based on 1,992 MOT tests across 466 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 19
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
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GDV 638V is a 1979 Suzuki TS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Suzuki TS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 14,502 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 TS250 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDV 638V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 47 years old, this Suzuki TS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDV 638V registered?

GDV 638V is a 1979 Suzuki TS250, first registered on 2 October 1979.

Is GDV 638V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDV 638V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GDV 638V have outstanding finance?

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