CarVerify

Free Car Check

YNE 174L

1978 Suzuki TS185

Grey Petrol 185cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,578 mi
Last recorded5,578 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Suzuki TS18510,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNE 174L
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine185cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 5,578 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 5,578 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction arrow incorrect. (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake lever insecure Front brake lever pivot bolt not secure. [Split pin missing]. (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) Rear wheel spindle nut split pin missing. (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS185?

Based on 1,247 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
116
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Direction indicator not working 17
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 10
Full Suzuki TS185 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YNE 174L is a 1978 Suzuki TS185 in Grey with a 185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Suzuki TS185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 10,681 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 TS185 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YNE 174L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS185 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Suzuki TS185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YNE 174L?

You can check the full history of YNE 174L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YNE 174L registered?

YNE 174L is a 1978 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is YNE 174L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNE 174L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YNE 174L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YNE 174L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.