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BUP 847W

1980 Suzuki TS185

Red Petrol 183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,378 mi
Last recorded87,378 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1980 Suzuki TS18511,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUP 847W
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine183cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 87,378 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 87,378 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS185?

Based on 1,247 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
116
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Direction indicator not working 17
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 10
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BUP 847W is a 1980 Suzuki TS185 in Red with a 183cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Suzuki TS185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 11,067 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 TS185 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BUP 847W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS185 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Suzuki TS185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BUP 847W registered?

BUP 847W is a 1980 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 20 November 1980.

Is BUP 847W safe to buy?

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