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A261 LVS

1983 Suzuki Trike

Red Petrol 1075cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,795 mi
Last recorded19,795 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Suzuki Trike18,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA261 LVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelTrike
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,075cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 19,795 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 19,761 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 18,835 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 18,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 18,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 18,235 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both front (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 18,216 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control 2 foot brake (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both front (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 17,605 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 16,145 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 16,145 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 16,012 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 16,012 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,923 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,354 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Trike?

Based on 2,292 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
445
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
reflector missing 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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A261 LVS is a 1983 Suzuki Trike in Red with a 1,075cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 18,806 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 Trike fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A261 LVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Suzuki Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A261 LVS registered?

A261 LVS is a 1983 Suzuki Trike, first registered on 2 August 1983.

Is A261 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A261 LVS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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