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GJL 853W

1980 Suzuki Trike

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,326 mi
Last recorded26,326 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1980 Suzuki Trike39,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJL 853W
MakeSuzuki
ModelTrike
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 26,326 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 28,326 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 27,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 26,683 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 23,482 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Fail 5 May 2011 23,482 miles

Centre Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,742 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Trike?

Based on 2,292 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
445
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
reflector missing 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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GJL 853W is a 1980 Suzuki Trike in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Suzuki Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 39,788 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 Trike fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJL 853W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Suzuki Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJL 853W registered?

GJL 853W is a 1980 Suzuki Trike, first registered on 4 September 1980.

Is GJL 853W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJL 853W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJL 853W have outstanding finance?

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