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JBV 985W

1981 Suzuki TS185

Yellow Petrol 183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,817 mi
Last recorded7,817 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1981 Suzuki TS1858,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBV 985W
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine183cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 7,817 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 7,817 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 7,632 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 7,632 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 7,531 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 6,760 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 6,758 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS185?

Based on 1,247 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
116
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Direction indicator not working 17
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 10
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JBV 985W is a 1981 Suzuki TS185 in Yellow with a 183cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki TS185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 8,809 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 TS185 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBV 985W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS185 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Suzuki TS185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JBV 985W?

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What year was JBV 985W registered?

JBV 985W is a 1981 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is JBV 985W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBV 985W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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