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D979 MNK

1987 Suzuki GSX550

Black Petrol 572cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,835 mi
Last recorded76,835 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Suzuki GSX55026,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD979 MNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX550
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine572cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 76,835 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,644 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 74,644 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 68,512 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 68,502 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX550?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
263
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 32
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Direction indicator not working 12
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D979 MNK is a 1987 Suzuki GSX550 in Black with a 572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki GSX550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 26,936 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 GSX550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D979 MNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX550 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Suzuki GSX550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D979 MNK registered?

D979 MNK is a 1987 Suzuki GSX550, first registered on 16 February 1987.

Is D979 MNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D979 MNK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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