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OPB 456W

1981 Suzuki GS850

Red Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,140 mi
Last recorded38,140 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Suzuki GS85036,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPB 456W
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 38,140 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,905 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 37,891 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated offside front brake disc and brake pads contaminated with oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 37,879 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,791 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 37,786 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,577 miles

rear tyre both side walls starting to crack

Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,241 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,389 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

rear tyre starting to perish & split

Pass 21 Jul 2010 32,256 miles

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2009 30,336 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 30,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,664 miles

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

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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OPB 456W is a 1981 Suzuki GS850 in Red with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 36,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPB 456W, 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 45 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPB 456W registered?

OPB 456W is a 1981 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is OPB 456W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPB 456W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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