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HHP 857V

1979 Suzuki GS850

Purple Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,077 mi
Last recorded44,077 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1979 Suzuki GS85038,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHP 857V
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,077 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 44,048 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,911 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,548 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,982 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,583 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 41,576 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 40,343 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front headlight mounting cracked

unable to determine quality & quantity of structure & welds

Fail 14 Apr 2007 40,343 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front headlight mounting cracked

unable to determine quality & quantity of structure & welds

Pass 1 Jul 2005 40,764 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2005 40,764 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS850?

Based on 6,376 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 104
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Horn not working 34
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HHP 857V is a 1979 Suzuki GS850 in Purple with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1979 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 38,617 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 GS850 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HHP 857V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS850 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HHP 857V registered?

HHP 857V is a 1979 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 8 August 1979.

Is HHP 857V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHP 857V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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