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KGG 835V

1979 Suzuki A100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,845 mi
Last recorded16,845 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Suzuki A10018,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGG 835V
MakeSuzuki
ModelA100
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 16,845 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 16,093 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 16,069 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 14,470 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 14,470 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 13,070 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 12,112 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 May 2015 12,112 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2014 10,947 miles

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Surface rusting evident on rear of frame .Repaint at early date.

Fail 17 May 2014 10,947 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Surface rusting evident on rear of frame .Repaint at early date.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,506 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 10,506 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 9,423 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 9,423 miles

Front Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,831 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki A100?

Based on 552 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
128
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Horn not working 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp 4
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp 4
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KGG 835V is a 1979 Suzuki A100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Suzuki A100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 18,226 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 A100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGG 835V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki A100 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Suzuki A100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGG 835V registered?

KGG 835V is a 1979 Suzuki A100, first registered on 5 September 1979.

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