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OTT 876W

1981 Suzuki GS850

Red Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,903 mi
Last recorded54,903 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Suzuki GS85036,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTT 876W
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 54,903 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 54,899 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 54,899 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 54,899 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 54,899 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,899 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 54,898 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,812 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,561 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 54,500 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,032 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 54,032 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,846 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,108 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 53,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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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OTT 876W is a 1981 Suzuki GS850 in Red with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTT 876W, 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 OTT 876W registered?

OTT 876W is a 1981 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is OTT 876W safe to buy?

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