MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored worn change soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki Unknown?
Based on 11,032 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.
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XBK 498V is a 1979 Suzuki Unknown in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1979 Suzuki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 16,486 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 Unknown fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XBK 498V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 47 years old, this Suzuki Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XBK 498V registered?
XBK 498V is a 1979 Suzuki Unknown, first registered on 14 August 1979.
Is XBK 498V safe to buy?
The MOT history for XBK 498V 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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