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NOY 81V

1997 Suzuki GS850

Black Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,280 mi
Last recorded29,280 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS85028,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOY 81V
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 29,280 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 29,280 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 29,107 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 28,760 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 28,741 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 28,514 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 28,514 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2014 27,781 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 26,846 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,437 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 26,430 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,010 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,269 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,703 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,232 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,333 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 18,387 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS850?

Based on 6,376 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 104
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Horn not working 34
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NOY 81V is a 1997 Suzuki GS850 in Black with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 28,750 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 GS850 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NOY 81V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS850 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NOY 81V registered?

NOY 81V is a 1997 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is NOY 81V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOY 81V shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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