MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,697 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
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)
Offside Front Lower Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS650?
Based on 2,448 MOT tests across 425 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is TFA 97W safe to buy?
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