MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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