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VCK 793V

1979 Suzuki GS850

Maroon Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,419 mi
Last recorded42,419 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1979 Suzuki GS85038,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCK 793V
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 42,419 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 42,398 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Drivers right footrest rubber missing

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,299 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,854 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 41,854 miles

Sidecar rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,706 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 41,706 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,899 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 40,886 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Pass 28 May 2010 40,025 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 39,824 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 38,618 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 36,398 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 36,398 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS850?

Based on 6,376 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 104
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Horn not working 34
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VCK 793V is a 1979 Suzuki GS850 in Maroon with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 38,617 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 GS850 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VCK 793V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS850 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCK 793V registered?

VCK 793V is a 1979 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 23 August 1979.

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