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SLA 496R

1977 Suzuki TS185

Orange Petrol 184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,497 mi
Last recorded34,497 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1977 Suzuki TS1857,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLA 496R
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine184cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2021 34,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 34,422 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 34,175 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 33,951 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 32,974 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,984 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 30,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,309 miles

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
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SLA 496R is a 1977 Suzuki TS185 in Orange with a 184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Suzuki TS185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 7,610 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki TS185 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SLA 496R, 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 49 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 SLA 496R?

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What year was SLA 496R registered?

SLA 496R is a 1977 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 9 February 1977.

Is SLA 496R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLA 496R shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SLA 496R have outstanding finance?

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