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OGK 50Y

1983 Suzuki GSX550

White Petrol 572cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,870 mi
Last recorded48,870 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Suzuki GSX55043,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGK 50Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX550
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine572cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 48,870 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,866 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,858 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 48,858 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 48,848 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 48,736 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX550?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
263
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 32
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Direction indicator not working 12
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OGK 50Y is a 1983 Suzuki GSX550 in White with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki GSX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 43,616 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 GSX550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OGK 50Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX550 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Suzuki GSX550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OGK 50Y registered?

OGK 50Y is a 1983 Suzuki GSX550, first registered on 27 April 1983.

Is OGK 50Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGK 50Y 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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