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OTT 878W

1981 Suzuki Trike

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,060 mi
Last recorded12,060 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1981 Suzuki Trike13,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTT 878W
MakeSuzuki
ModelTrike
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 12,060 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 12,060 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 135 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 81 miles

Centre Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 11 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 217 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 30 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 30 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Trike?

Based on 2,292 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
445
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
reflector missing 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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OTT 878W is a 1981 Suzuki Trike in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 13,646 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 Trike fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OTT 878W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OTT 878W?

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What year was OTT 878W registered?

OTT 878W is a 1981 Suzuki Trike, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is OTT 878W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTT 878W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OTT 878W have outstanding finance?

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