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Q619MTW

1997 Suzuki GS850

Black Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,194 mi
Last recorded48,194 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS85028,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ619MTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 48,194 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 48,213 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested binding (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 21 May 2024 48,104 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested binding (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front brake hoses bracket insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2023 48,057 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak front fork stanchions (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2021

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2021

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Front and back not operating on same side (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Due to Offside rear excessive binding/not operating (1.2.1 (g))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect 2 stanchions wear lower sections and misting (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working properly Harsh in operation (7.7 (a) (i))

seat slightly loose

Pass 12 Jun 2020 4,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 7,004 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake performance test indicates a slightly binding brake

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Jun 2018 6,935 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 6,831 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 6,726 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (9.2.5d)

lights dim when engine is reved

Fail 24 Jun 2016 6,726 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (9.2.5d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

lights dim when engine is reved

Pass 26 Jun 2015 6,518 miles

lights dim when engine revs

some play in internal fork bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2014 6,465 miles

front forks have some play in internal bushing

head lamp dims when engine revs

Fail 23 Jun 2014 6,435 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front forks have some play in internal bushing

head lamp dims when engine revs

Pass 1 Jul 2013 5,592 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 5,592 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (9.2.8b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 3,982 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 3,982 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 3,945 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

hazard and fog lamp tell tail unable to be seen from sitting possition

Fail 10 Sep 2010 2,355 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 2,355 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 2,334 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 2,289 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 2,190 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 1,375 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS850?

Based on 6,376 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 104
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Horn not working 34
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Q619MTW is a 1997 Suzuki GS850 in Black with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 28,750 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 GS850 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q619MTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS850 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q619MTW registered?

Q619MTW is a 1997 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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