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SPR 788X

1981 Suzuki GS850

Red Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,611 mi
Last recorded19,611 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1981 Suzuki GS85036,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPR 788X
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,611 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 19,611 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

MAIN STAND INSECURE AND NAIL IN SRUT LEG

Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,773 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,484 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 26,484 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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SPR 788X is a 1981 Suzuki GS850 in Red with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 36,638 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 SPR 788X, 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 45 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SPR 788X?

You can check the full history of SPR 788X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SPR 788X registered?

SPR 788X is a 1981 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 19 September 1981.

Is SPR 788X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPR 788X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SPR 788X have outstanding finance?

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