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NPN 195W

1981 Suzuki TS185

Blue Petrol 184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

5,592 mi
Last recorded5,592 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 Suzuki TS1858,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPN 195W
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 5,592 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 5,592 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 5,577 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 5,577 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 5,507 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 5,506 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside side panel insecure

solit pin missing rear tourqe arm

Pass 18 Jul 2019 5,466 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 5,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 5,022 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 4,993 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 4,990 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 4,337 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 3,756 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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NPN 195W is a 1981 Suzuki TS185 in Blue with a 184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NPN 195W, 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.

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What year was NPN 195W registered?

NPN 195W is a 1981 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 23 March 1981.

Is NPN 195W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPN 195W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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