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TYB 495W

1980 Suzuki GS1000G

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,561 mi
Last recorded49,561 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1980 Suzuki GS1000G32,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYB 495W
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS1000G
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,561 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

front brake slightly spongy

front fender corroded

rear disc possible slight crack

Fail 20 Aug 2008 49,561 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

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

front brake slightly spongy

front fender corroded

rear disc possible slight crack

Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,069 miles

Sidecar fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,564 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS1000G?

Based on 1,108 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
305
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
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TYB 495W is a 1980 Suzuki GS1000G in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Suzuki GS1000G models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 32,492 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 GS1000G fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TYB 495W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS1000G typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Suzuki GS1000G is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TYB 495W registered?

TYB 495W is a 1980 Suzuki GS1000G, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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