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B223 WYV

1984 Suzuki Katana

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,280 mi
Last recorded96,280 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1984 Suzuki Katana37,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB223 WYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelKatana
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 96,280 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 96,175 miles

Both tyre valves are perished at base!

Pass 13 Oct 2017 96,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,898 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 95,895 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 95,602 miles

Rear chain guard missing

Fail 28 Aug 2015 95,602 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear chain guard missing

Fail 2 Apr 2011 93,500 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front mudguard in poor condition and loose

steering stops poor

Pass 2 Apr 2011 93,500 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front mudguard in poor condition and loose

steering stops poor

Pass 30 Apr 2010 91,096 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front fork bushs worn

fuel tank in poor condition

rear brake binding

rear brake light not working

rear caliper in poor condition

steering stops poor

front mudguard loose

Pass 1 May 2009 88,736 miles

left foot hanger appears to be repaired poorly

number plate starting to delaminate

steering stops not very effective

throttle heavy

wiring around head stock poor routing

Pass 31 Oct 2007 80,990 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 77,582 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 73,931 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

both bar grips loose and worn

no plate in poor condition but readable

slight bind on rear brake

steering stops very poor but not trapping hands

throttle heavy (sticky) and tight on lock

How Reliable is the Suzuki Katana?

Based on 1,583 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
439
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 8
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B223 WYV is a 1984 Suzuki Katana in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Suzuki Katana models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 37,070 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 Katana fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B223 WYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Katana typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 42 years old, this Suzuki Katana is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B223 WYV is a 1984 Suzuki Katana, first registered on 5 October 1984.

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