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HHT 173X

1981 Suzuki TS185

Blue Petrol 183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,557 mi
Last recorded15,557 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1981 Suzuki TS1858,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHT 173X
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine183cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 15,557 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 20 May 2015 15,052 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 15,001 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 14,978 miles

Front Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

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

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

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 14,968 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

main beam blue warning light

Pass 3 Mar 2012 14,968 miles

main beam blue warning light

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS185?

Based on 1,247 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
116
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Direction indicator not working 17
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 10
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HHT 173X is a 1981 Suzuki TS185 in Blue with a 183cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki TS185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 8,809 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 TS185 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HHT 173X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS185 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Suzuki TS185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HHT 173X registered?

HHT 173X is a 1981 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 28 September 1981.

Is HHT 173X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHT 173X shows 6 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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