MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Throttle grip slightly loose
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki Unknown?
Based on 11,032 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BOT 284V is a 1997 Suzuki Unknown in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 25,816 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 BOT 284V, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BOT 284V registered?
BOT 284V is a 1997 Suzuki Unknown, first registered on 9 December 1997.
Is BOT 284V safe to buy?
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