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B496 HEW

1985 Suzuki Gs

Blue Petrol 699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,412 mi
Last recorded22,412 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Suzuki Gs24,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB496 HEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine699cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 22,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 22,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 22,356 miles

Front tyre sidewalls cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 22,356 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyre sidewalls cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 22,359 miles

Engine mounting bolt missing from both sides of bike (upper rear mounting)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 22,359 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Engine mounting bolt missing from both sides of bike (upper rear mounting)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,275 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,245 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs?

Based on 4,277 MOT tests across 689 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
479
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 61
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 51
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
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B496 HEW is a 1985 Suzuki Gs in Blue with a 699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 24,752 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 Gs fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B496 HEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 41 years old, this Suzuki Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B496 HEW registered?

B496 HEW is a 1985 Suzuki Gs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B496 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B496 HEW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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