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ULA 923W

1981 Suzuki GS550

Black Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,950 mi
Last recorded23,950 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1981 Suzuki GS55030,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 923W
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS550
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,950 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 23,942 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 May 2012 23,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2012 23,219 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 23,101 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS550?

Based on 5,750 MOT tests across 1,189 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
1,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 95
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 75
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Horn not working 42
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ULA 923W is a 1981 Suzuki GS550 in Black with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 30,470 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 ULA 923W, 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 45 years old, this Suzuki GS550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ULA 923W?

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What year was ULA 923W registered?

ULA 923W is a 1981 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is ULA 923W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULA 923W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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