CarVerify

Free Car Check

RHR 73S

1978 Suzuki TS185

Blue Petrol 183cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,552 mi
Last recorded14,552 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Suzuki TS18510,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHR 73S
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine183cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 14,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 14,158 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 13,954 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 13,954 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 13,631 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 13,631 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 May 2015 13,465 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 13,458 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS185?

Based on 1,247 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
116
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Direction indicator not working 17
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 10
Full Suzuki TS185 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RHR 73S is a 1978 Suzuki TS185 in Blue with a 183cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 Suzuki TS185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 10,681 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 RHR 73S, 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 48 years old, this Suzuki TS185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RHR 73S?

You can check the full history of RHR 73S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RHR 73S registered?

RHR 73S is a 1978 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is RHR 73S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHR 73S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RHR 73S have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RHR 73S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.