MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
fuel cap seal starting to perish and crack
rear brake disc worn
tyre pressures low
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
fuel cap seal starting to perish and crack
rear brake disc worn
tyre pressures low
Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS550?
Based on 5,750 MOT tests across 1,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KGL 979W is a 1981 Suzuki GS550 in Silver with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 KGL 979W, 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 KGL 979W registered?
KGL 979W is a 1981 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 23 June 1981.
Is KGL 979W safe to buy?
The MOT history for KGL 979W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does KGL 979W have outstanding finance?
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