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PWD 208W

1980 Suzuki Trike

Black Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,283 mi
Last recorded62,283 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1980 Suzuki Trike39,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWD 208W
MakeSuzuki
ModelTrike
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,283 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 62,215 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 61,810 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2009 61,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 61,392 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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PWD 208W is a 1980 Suzuki Trike in Black with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Suzuki Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 39,788 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 PWD 208W, 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 46 years old, this Suzuki Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of PWD 208W?

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What year was PWD 208W registered?

PWD 208W is a 1980 Suzuki Trike, first registered on 3 October 1980.

Is PWD 208W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWD 208W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PWD 208W have outstanding finance?

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