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B381 DBV

1985 Suzuki Unknown

Purple Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,903 mi
Last recorded47,903 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1985 Suzuki Unknown17,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB381 DBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelUnknown
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 47,903 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp/position switch deteriorated

Swing arm has a repair to structure

Fail 20 Sep 2019 47,903 miles

Brake lagging in operation creeps under load (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Cross member securing bolt missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure Bolt sheared (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc insecure Bolt sheared (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Position/Headlamp switch deteriorated

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 47,222 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 47,160 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means breather cap (7.2.2b)

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

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp stop and tail round the wrong way (1.3.2)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Unknown?

Based on 11,032 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
283
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
5,181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
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B381 DBV is a 1985 Suzuki Unknown in Purple with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 17,762 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 Unknown fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B381 DBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 41 years old, this Suzuki Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B381 DBV is a 1985 Suzuki Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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