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TFA 97W

1981 Suzuki GS650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

10,697 mi
Last recorded10,697 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 Suzuki GS65038,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFA 97W
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS650
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 10,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy head stock bearings slightly notchy with weight on and off. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 22 May 2024 10,697 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick on image pattern, wrong way. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front and rear position lamps, pulsing when indicators on. (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy head stock bearings slightly notchy with weight on and off. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 10,681 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 10,681 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 10,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight exhaust blow from down pipes to collector joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyre starting to perish and crack.

Rear Brake binding but not excessively very slight brake bind. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 9,931 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 9,907 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 9,899 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 9,753 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower rear brakes are slightly sticking but notdangerous

Pass 26 Sep 2014 9,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 9,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 9,150 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 8,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 8,541 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 8,232 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 7,991 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 7,690 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 7,420 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 6,928 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS650?

Based on 2,448 MOT tests across 425 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 21
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
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TFA 97W is a 1981 Suzuki GS650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki GS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 38,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS650 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TFA 97W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Suzuki GS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TFA 97W is a 1981 Suzuki GS650, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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