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WBJ 888S

1977 Suzuki GT185

Blue Petrol 185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

653 mi
Last recorded653 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Suzuki GT18515,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBJ 888S
MakeSuzuki
ModelGT185
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine185cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 600 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 490 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 188 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 182 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 182 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GT185?

Based on 775 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
125
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Direction indicator not working 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 3
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WBJ 888S is a 1977 Suzuki GT185 in Blue with a 185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Suzuki GT185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 15,968 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 GT185 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WBJ 888S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GT185 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 49 years old, this Suzuki GT185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WBJ 888S registered?

WBJ 888S is a 1977 Suzuki GT185, first registered on 23 August 1977.

Is WBJ 888S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBJ 888S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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