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WAR 804W

1981 Suzuki GS450

Blue Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,361 mi
Last recorded23,361 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Suzuki GS45026,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 804W
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS450
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 23,361 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 23,265 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 23,025 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 22,700 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

no lights fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2018 22,700 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear wheel nut (6.2.1h)

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

no lights fitted

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS450?

Based on 1,256 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
377
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 9
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WAR 804W is a 1981 Suzuki GS450 in Blue with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki GS450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 26,551 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 GS450 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAR 804W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS450 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Suzuki GS450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of WAR 804W?

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What year was WAR 804W registered?

WAR 804W is a 1981 Suzuki GS450, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is WAR 804W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAR 804W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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