MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,171 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Rear position lamp does not face the rear (1.1.1d)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Rear Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS550?
Based on 5,750 MOT tests across 1,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJW 799W is a 1980 Suzuki GS550 in Red with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1980 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 30,281 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 HJW 799W, 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 46 years old, this Suzuki GS550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HJW 799W registered?
HJW 799W is a 1980 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 9 October 1980.
Is HJW 799W safe to buy?
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