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KGY 478V

1979 Suzuki TS185

Yellow Petrol 184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,087 mi
Last recorded24,087 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Suzuki TS18512,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGY 478V
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine184cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 24,087 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 24,087 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 24,086 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS185?

Based on 1,247 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
116
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Direction indicator not working 17
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 10
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KGY 478V is a 1979 Suzuki TS185 in Yellow with a 184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Suzuki TS185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 12,840 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 TS185 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGY 478V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS185 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Suzuki TS185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KGY 478V registered?

KGY 478V is a 1979 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 30 September 1979.

Is KGY 478V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGY 478V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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