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JKL 985Y

1983 Suzuki GSX750

Silver Petrol 1216cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,430 mi
Last recorded33,430 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Suzuki GSX75036,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKL 985Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX750
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,216cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 33,430 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 3 Jul 2023 33,336 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

steering touching fairing but not impeding movement

Fail 3 Jul 2023 33,336 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

steering touching fairing but not impeding movement

Pass 12 Jun 2021 33,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 32,742 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 30,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,525 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 25,322 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 25,124 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX750?

Based on 59,366 MOT tests across 5,918 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
5,918
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,068
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 664
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 582
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 529
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 439
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JKL 985Y is a 1983 Suzuki GSX750 in Silver with a 1,216cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki GSX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 36,182 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 GSX750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,068 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JKL 985Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Suzuki GSX750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKL 985Y registered?

JKL 985Y is a 1983 Suzuki GSX750, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JKL 985Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKL 985Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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