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LWL 87S

1978 Suzuki SP370

Red Petrol 368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,049 mi
Last recorded19,049 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Suzuki SP37021,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWL 87S
MakeSuzuki
ModelSP370
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine368cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 19,049 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 19,046 miles

Central Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake drum(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki SP370?

Based on 633 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
139
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Direction indicator not working 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
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LWL 87S is a 1978 Suzuki SP370 in Red with a 368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Suzuki SP370 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 21,860 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 SP370 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LWL 87S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SP370 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Suzuki SP370 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LWL 87S registered?

LWL 87S is a 1978 Suzuki SP370, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is LWL 87S safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWL 87S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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