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A586 TGC

1983 Suzuki GSX550

Silver Petrol 572cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,123 mi
Last recorded45,123 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1983 Suzuki GSX55043,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA586 TGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX550
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine572cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 45,123 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 45,123 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,089 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 44,089 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX550?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
263
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 32
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Direction indicator not working 12
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A586 TGC is a 1983 Suzuki GSX550 in Silver with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki GSX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 43,616 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 GSX550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A586 TGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX550 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Suzuki GSX550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A586 TGC registered?

A586 TGC is a 1983 Suzuki GSX550, first registered on 10 November 1983.

Is A586 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A586 TGC 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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