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JUH 98W

1981 Suzuki GS550

Black Petrol 549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,577 mi
Last recorded22,577 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1981 Suzuki GS55030,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUH 98W
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS550
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine549cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 22,577 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 22,528 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 22,050 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

front brake spongy

Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,649 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gear likage worn and lose

Fail 8 Mar 2012 21,649 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gear likage worn and lose

Pass 11 Feb 2011 20,482 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 20,482 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2010 19,273 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 19,273 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 17,690 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS550?

Based on 5,750 MOT tests across 1,189 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
1,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 95
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 75
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Horn not working 42
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JUH 98W is a 1981 Suzuki GS550 in Black with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 30,470 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 GS550 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JUH 98W, 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 45 years old, this Suzuki GS550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JUH 98W registered?

JUH 98W is a 1981 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 26 March 1981.

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