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RCY 81Y

1983 Suzuki GS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

10,194 mi
Last recorded10,194 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1983 Suzuki GS25025,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCY 81Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS250
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 10,194 miles

Slight wear rear brake pedal fulcrum

Fail 28 Jun 2013 10,194 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Slight wear rear brake pedal fulcrum

Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,194 miles

Recomend lubricate chain

Slight play rear brake pedal pivot.

Slight play rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jun 2012 10,194 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Recomend lubricate chain

Slight play rear brake pedal pivot.

Slight play rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,199 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front mudguard has slight corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2011 10,194 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front mudguard has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2010 10,194 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

rear brake pedal has slight travel

Fail 28 May 2010 10,194 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009
Fail 28 May 2009

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 10,194 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS250?

Based on 1,187 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 13
Drive chain excessively loose 11
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RCY 81Y is a 1983 Suzuki GS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki GS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 25,771 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 GS250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCY 81Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 43 years old, this Suzuki GS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCY 81Y registered?

RCY 81Y is a 1983 Suzuki GS250, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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