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NKN 603W

1980 Suzuki TS185

Red Petrol 183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,620 mi
Last recorded12,620 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1980 Suzuki TS18511,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKN 603W
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine183cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 12,620 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 12,620 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure split pin replaced (2.3.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user flat battery. recharged (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 12,607 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 12,607 miles

Direction indicators not working new battery fitted (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 2 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 10,504 miles

Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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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NKN 603W is a 1980 Suzuki TS185 in Red with a 183cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Suzuki TS185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 11,067 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 NKN 603W, 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 46 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 NKN 603W?

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What year was NKN 603W registered?

NKN 603W is a 1980 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 27 November 1980.

Is NKN 603W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKN 603W shows 6 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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