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HEP 487W

1981 Suzuki GS550

Red Petrol 549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,418 mi
Last recorded35,418 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1981 Suzuki GS55030,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEP 487W
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS550
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine549cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 35,418 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 10 May 2008 34,531 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 34,458 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS550?

Based on 5,750 MOT tests across 1,189 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
1,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 95
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 75
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Horn not working 42
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HEP 487W is a 1981 Suzuki GS550 in Red with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 30,470 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 HEP 487W, 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 45 years old, this Suzuki GS550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HEP 487W registered?

HEP 487W is a 1981 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is HEP 487W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEP 487W shows 3 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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