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WEW 601T

1978 Suzuki GS550

Purple Petrol 549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,748 mi
Last recorded19,748 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1978 Suzuki GS55029,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEW 601T
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS550
Year1978
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine549cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 19,748 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 19,705 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 13 May 2009 19,172 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 18,716 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 18,544 miles

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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WEW 601T is a 1978 Suzuki GS550 in Purple with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WEW 601T, 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.

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What year was WEW 601T registered?

WEW 601T is a 1978 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 22 August 1978.

Is WEW 601T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEW 601T 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.

Does WEW 601T have outstanding finance?

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