CarVerify

Free Car Check

HJR 824W

1981 Suzuki GS550

Silver Petrol 549cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,924 mi
Last recorded31,924 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Suzuki GS55030,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJR 824W
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS550
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine549cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 31,924 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 31,621 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 31,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 29,411 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 27,912 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 26,766 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 26,661 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,876 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 25,354 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 May 2012 25,159 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 May 2012 25,159 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 May 2011 25,078 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 May 2011 25,063 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 May 2010 24,614 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 24,545 miles

number plate small.

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS550?

Based on 5,750 MOT tests across 1,189 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
1,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 95
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 75
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Horn not working 42
Full Suzuki GS550 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HJR 824W is a 1981 Suzuki GS550 in Silver with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 30,470 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 GS550 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJR 824W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS550 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Suzuki GS550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HJR 824W?

You can check the full history of HJR 824W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HJR 824W registered?

HJR 824W is a 1981 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 26 June 1981.

Is HJR 824W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJR 824W shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJR 824W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HJR 824W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.