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MGO 730V

1979 Suzuki A100

Red Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,725 mi
Last recorded15,725 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1979 Suzuki A10018,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGO 730V
MakeSuzuki
ModelA100
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 15,725 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,553 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,392 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 12,392 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 12,390 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 10,251 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 10,248 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

How Reliable is the Suzuki A100?

Based on 552 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
128
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Horn not working 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp 4
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp 4
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MGO 730V is a 1979 Suzuki A100 in Red with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Suzuki A100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 18,226 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 A100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGO 730V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki A100 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Suzuki A100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGO 730V registered?

MGO 730V is a 1979 Suzuki A100, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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