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HHU 361V

1999 Suzuki GS850

Black Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,709 mi
Last recorded28,709 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS85028,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHU 361V
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 28,709 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 28,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 28,587 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle zero (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements pulls to o/s on road test (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 28,525 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 28,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure fixing bracket broken (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure clip missing (3.6.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,206 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 27,923 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 27,420 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 26,448 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

viewed from front bike list to o/s

Fail 8 Sep 2011 26,446 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle u clamps have no nylock nuts

viewed from front bike lists to o/s

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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HHU 361V is a 1999 Suzuki GS850 in Black with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 28,650 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 HHU 361V, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HHU 361V registered?

HHU 361V is a 1999 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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