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PJJ 381S

1977 Suzuki GT185

Blue Petrol 184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,248 mi
Last recorded11,248 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2006
Typical for 1977 Suzuki GT18515,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJJ 381S
MakeSuzuki
ModelGT185
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine184cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,248 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 11,238 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre contaminated with fork oil.

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GT185?

Based on 775 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
125
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Direction indicator not working 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 3
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PJJ 381S is a 1977 Suzuki GT185 in Blue with a 184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Suzuki GT185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 15,968 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 GT185 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJJ 381S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GT185 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 49 years old, this Suzuki GT185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJJ 381S registered?

PJJ 381S is a 1977 Suzuki GT185, first registered on 20 September 1977.

Is PJJ 381S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJJ 381S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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