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OCH 534W

1981 Suzuki GS550

Black Petrol 549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,137 mi
Last recorded53,137 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1981 Suzuki GS55030,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCH 534W
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS550
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine549cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,137 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

cut in rear tyre

gear lever bush worn

seat deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

gear lever bush has slight play

unable to inspect front forks due to rubber protection cover

Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,793 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 45,788 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

drivers seat deteriorated

no main beam

water in headlight

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS550?

Based on 5,750 MOT tests across 1,189 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
1,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 95
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 75
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Horn not working 42
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OCH 534W is a 1981 Suzuki GS550 in Black with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 30,470 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 GS550 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OCH 534W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS550 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Suzuki GS550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OCH 534W registered?

OCH 534W is a 1981 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 10 June 1981.

Is OCH 534W safe to buy?

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