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JEY 664Y

1980 Suzuki GS850

Purple Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

4,997 mi
Last recorded4,997 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1980 Suzuki GS85037,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEY 664Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 4,997 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 4,997 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 4,504 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 4,489 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 4,475 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS850?

Based on 6,376 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 104
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Horn not working 34
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JEY 664Y is a 1980 Suzuki GS850 in Purple with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1980 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 37,742 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 GS850 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JEY 664Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS850 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JEY 664Y registered?

JEY 664Y is a 1980 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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