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HJL 785W

1981 Suzuki SP400

Blue Petrol 396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,213 mi
Last recorded20,213 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1981 Suzuki SP40035,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJL 785W
MakeSuzuki
ModelSP400
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 20,213 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 20,203 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki SP400?

Based on 589 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
168
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 5
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute 4
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 4
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HJL 785W is a 1981 Suzuki SP400 in Blue with a 396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki SP400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 35,080 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 SP400 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJL 785W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SP400 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Suzuki SP400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJL 785W registered?

HJL 785W is a 1981 Suzuki SP400, first registered on 13 February 1981.

Is HJL 785W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJL 785W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJL 785W have outstanding finance?

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