MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,498 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlight light output slightly reduced due to dirty lens
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlight light output slightly reduced due to dirty lens
Offside Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
no front stop lamp switch fitted at time of test - ok for age of bike
no indicators fitted at time of test - ok for age of bike
rear brake binding slightly
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS850?
Based on 6,376 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.
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XVL 153X is a 1981 Suzuki GS850 in Black with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1981 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 36,638 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 GS850 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XVL 153X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GS850 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XVL 153X registered?
XVL 153X is a 1981 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 4 August 1981.
Is XVL 153X safe to buy?
The MOT history for XVL 153X shows 12 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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