MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,174 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Tyres have cracking on sidewalls
headlamp beam pattern is getting weak
Pillion Pegs and indicators not fitted. (single seat bike for offroad use)
Fuel cap seal is perishing
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Oil leak from left hand side of engine
Fuel cap seal is perishing
Oil leak from left hand side of engine
clutch lever broken on end
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
clutch lever broken on end
How Reliable is the Suzuki TS185?
Based on 1,247 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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