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YPL 238T

1978 Suzuki TS185

Yellow Petrol 183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,446 mi
Last recorded1,446 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1978 Suzuki TS18510,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPL 238T
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine183cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 1,446 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 1,446 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2009 1,222 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 1,221 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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
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YPL 238T is a 1978 Suzuki TS185 in Yellow with a 183cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YPL 238T, 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

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What year was YPL 238T registered?

YPL 238T is a 1978 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 27 September 1978.

Is YPL 238T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPL 238T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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