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EPC 397V

1979 Suzuki GT185

White Petrol 184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,241 mi
Last recorded11,241 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Suzuki GT18517,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPC 397V
MakeSuzuki
ModelGT185
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine184cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 May 2024 11,241 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 11,099 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 10,968 miles

Rear tyre has slight perishing of side wall

Pass 21 May 2021 10,743 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 10,568 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 10,315 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 10,164 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 10,000 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 9,914 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 9,857 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 9,711 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 9,651 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 9,578 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,368 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,300 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 9,283 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 9,183 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GT185?

Based on 775 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
125
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Direction indicator not working 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 3
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EPC 397V is a 1979 Suzuki GT185 in White with a 184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Suzuki GT185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 17,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GT185 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EPC 397V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GT185 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 47 years old, this Suzuki GT185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EPC 397V registered?

EPC 397V is a 1979 Suzuki GT185, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is EPC 397V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPC 397V shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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