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KTA 918V

1997 Suzuki GS550

Black Petrol 549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,970 mi
Last recorded20,970 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS55029,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTA 918V
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS550
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine549cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 20,970 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 20,809 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 20,796 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 20,735 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,459 miles

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

Rear Tyre Starting Too Perish Around Side Walls!

Pass 27 May 2010 19,967 miles

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

throttle slow in shutting off

Pass 12 May 2009 19,231 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 May 2009 19,231 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 May 2008 17,846 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Mar 2008 17,846 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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KTA 918V is a 1997 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 1997 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 29,016 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 KTA 918V, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GS550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KTA 918V registered?

KTA 918V is a 1997 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 10 July 1997.

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