MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,746 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
no front brake light switch fitted but rear works ok
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
front stop lamp not working
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX550?
Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TEP 42Y is a 1983 Suzuki GSX550 in Black with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1983 Suzuki GSX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 43,616 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Suzuki GSX550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TEP 42Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GSX550 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Suzuki GSX550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TEP 42Y registered?
TEP 42Y is a 1983 Suzuki GSX550, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is TEP 42Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for TEP 42Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does TEP 42Y have outstanding finance?
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