MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,999 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front tyre perished and cracking
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front tyre perished and cracking
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS550?
Based on 5,750 MOT tests across 1,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TGW 5R is a 1977 Suzuki GS550 in Black with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1977 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 22,238 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 GS550 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGW 5R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GS550 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 49 years old, this Suzuki GS550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TGW 5R registered?
TGW 5R is a 1977 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 18 July 1977.
Is TGW 5R safe to buy?
The MOT history for TGW 5R shows 3 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.
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