MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,174 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Katana?
Based on 1,583 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HWV 38X is a 1982 Suzuki Katana in Silver with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1982 Suzuki Katana models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 38,524 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 Katana fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HWV 38X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Katana typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 44 years old, this Suzuki Katana is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of HWV 38X?
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What year was HWV 38X registered?
HWV 38X is a 1982 Suzuki Katana, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is HWV 38X safe to buy?
The MOT history for HWV 38X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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