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LJY 612R

1976 Suzuki TS185

Orange Petrol 184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

7,410 mi
Last recorded7,410 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1976 Suzuki TS18511,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJY 612R
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine184cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 7,410 miles

Both front fork stansions pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 7,203 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 6,917 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 6,642 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 6,636 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 6,159 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 5,733 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,511 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 5,511 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 5,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 4,832 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 4,684 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 27 Jan 2006 4,248 miles

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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LJY 612R is a 1976 Suzuki TS185 in Orange with a 184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1976 Suzuki TS185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 11,219 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 LJY 612R, 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 50 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 LJY 612R registered?

LJY 612R is a 1976 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 3 November 1976.

Is LJY 612R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJY 612R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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