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PBM 978R

1976 Suzuki TS185

Orange Petrol 184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,174 mi
Last recorded19,174 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Suzuki TS18511,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBM 978R
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 19,174 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Tyres have cracking on sidewalls

Pass 27 Nov 2014 19,137 miles

headlamp beam pattern is getting weak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 19,045 miles

Pillion Pegs and indicators not fitted. (single seat bike for offroad use)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 19,038 miles

Fuel cap seal is perishing

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Oil leak from left hand side of engine

Pass 23 Apr 2011 19,038 miles

Fuel cap seal is perishing

Oil leak from left hand side of engine

Pass 13 Mar 2010 18,729 miles

clutch lever broken on end

Fail 13 Mar 2010 18,729 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

clutch lever broken on end

Pass 25 Nov 2008 18,057 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 17,315 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS185?

Based on 1,247 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
116
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Direction indicator not working 17
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 10
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PBM 978R is a 1976 Suzuki TS185 in Orange with a 184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1976 Suzuki TS185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 11,219 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 TS185 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBM 978R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS185 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 50 years old, this Suzuki TS185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PBM 978R registered?

PBM 978R is a 1976 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 5 August 1976.

Is PBM 978R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBM 978R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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