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HJW 799W

1980 Suzuki GS550

Red Petrol 549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

1,171 mi
Last recorded1,171 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1980 Suzuki GS55030,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJW 799W
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS550
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine549cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 1,171 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 1,171 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2012 934 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 902 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 902 miles

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.

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
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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.

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