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HHU 445V

1980 Suzuki GS1000E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,940 mi
Last recorded47,940 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Suzuki GS1000E37,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHU 445V
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS1000E
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,940 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 47,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2016 46,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,344 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 44,293 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,038 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake dragging slightly

Fail 24 Jun 2013 42,036 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake dragging slightly

Pass 24 May 2012 40,264 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,329 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,907 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 39,522 miles

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

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

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,522 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS1000E?

Based on 2,962 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
364
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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HHU 445V is a 1980 Suzuki GS1000E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1980 Suzuki GS1000E models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 37,745 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 GS1000E fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HHU 445V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS1000E typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Suzuki GS1000E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HHU 445V registered?

HHU 445V is a 1980 Suzuki GS1000E, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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