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WBC 543S

1978 Suzuki GS550

Black Petrol 549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,051 mi
Last recorded26,051 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 Suzuki GS55029,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBC 543S
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS550
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine549cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 26,051 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 25,979 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 25,945 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 25,914 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 25,896 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,896 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 25,871 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,807 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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WBC 543S is a 1978 Suzuki GS550 in Black with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 29,213 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 WBC 543S, 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 48 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 WBC 543S?

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What year was WBC 543S registered?

WBC 543S is a 1978 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is WBC 543S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBC 543S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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