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LPJ 459W

1981 Suzuki TS185

Blue Petrol 183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,316 mi
Last recorded6,316 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 Suzuki TS1858,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPJ 459W
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine183cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 6,316 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 6,304 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 6,304 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake re adjusted (3.3.A1a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain adjuster bolt lock nuts not fully home (6.2.1h)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear axil split pin not bent over (6.2.1h)

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain adjuster bent and mis aligned (6.2.1h)

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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LPJ 459W is a 1981 Suzuki TS185 in Blue with a 183cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki TS185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 8,809 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 LPJ 459W, 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 45 years old, this Suzuki TS185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LPJ 459W?

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What year was LPJ 459W registered?

LPJ 459W is a 1981 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is LPJ 459W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPJ 459W 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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