MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear REAR BRAKE CLEVIS PIVOT HAS NO LOCKING DEVICE
Offside Rear REAR BRAKE TORQUE ARM HAS NO LOCKING DEVICE
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear REAR BRAKE CLEVIS PIVOT HAS NO LOCKING DEVICE
Offside Rear REAR BRAKE TORQUE ARM HAS NO LOCKING DEVICE
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Chain guard missing
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS550?
Based on 5,750 MOT tests across 1,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HKW 35W is a 1980 Suzuki GS550 in Blue with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HKW 35W, 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 HKW 35W registered?
HKW 35W is a 1980 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 21 August 1980.
Is HKW 35W safe to buy?
The MOT history for HKW 35W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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