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CDE 402V

1979 Suzuki SP370

Red Petrol 368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,068 mi
Last recorded22,068 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 Suzuki SP37015,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDE 402V
MakeSuzuki
ModelSP370
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine368cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 22,068 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 21,999 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 21,883 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 22,675 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 22,675 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SP370?

Based on 633 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
139
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Direction indicator not working 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
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CDE 402V is a 1979 Suzuki SP370 in Red with a 368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Suzuki SP370 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 15,188 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 SP370 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CDE 402V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SP370 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Suzuki SP370 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CDE 402V registered?

CDE 402V is a 1979 Suzuki SP370, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is CDE 402V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDE 402V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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