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STF 956S

1977 Suzuki TS185

Orange Petrol 183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,710 mi
Last recorded3,710 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1977 Suzuki TS1857,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTF 956S
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine183cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 3,710 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 3,667 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2012 3,667 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 3,539 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 3,292 miles

front and rear tyres have cracks on walls

Fail 20 Jul 2009 3,292 miles

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

front and rear tyres have cracks on walls

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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STF 956S is a 1977 Suzuki TS185 in Orange with a 183cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 STF 956S, 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 STF 956S?

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What year was STF 956S registered?

STF 956S is a 1977 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 25 November 1977.

Is STF 956S safe to buy?

The MOT history for STF 956S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does STF 956S have outstanding finance?

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