MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both tyre valves are perished at base!
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)
Rear chain guard missing
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear chain guard missing
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
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
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
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
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was B223 WYV registered?
B223 WYV is a 1984 Suzuki Katana, first registered on 5 October 1984.
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