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OTT 851W

1981 Suzuki SB200

Blue Petrol 196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,713 mi
Last recorded1,713 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Suzuki SB20019,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTT 851W
MakeSuzuki
ModelSB200
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 1,713 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 1,708 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 1,377 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 1,377 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 239 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 165 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 165 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 22 May 2010 105 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 3 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki SB200?

Based on 630 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
135
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp 3
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 3
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 3
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OTT 851W is a 1981 Suzuki SB200 in Blue with a 196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki SB200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 19,297 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 SB200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OTT 851W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SB200 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Suzuki SB200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OTT 851W registered?

OTT 851W is a 1981 Suzuki SB200, first registered on 26 June 1981.

Is OTT 851W safe to buy?

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