MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
advise front brake sticking slightly
when front brake used stop light does not operate immediatly however bikes registered before 1986 need only 1 system to work stop light
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS550?
Based on 5,750 MOT tests across 1,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VKW 551Y is a 1983 Suzuki GS550 in Black with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1983 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 28,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 VKW 551Y, 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 43 years old, this Suzuki GS550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VKW 551Y registered?
VKW 551Y is a 1983 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 12 July 1983.
Is VKW 551Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for VKW 551Y shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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