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EWK 557T

1979 Suzuki Trike

Purple Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,384 mi
Last recorded45,384 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Suzuki Trike6,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWK 557T
MakeSuzuki
ModelTrike
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,384 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,631 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,536 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 42,956 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 42,950 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,555 miles

nuts and bolts fitted to brake linkages advise to be replaced with clevis pins

How Reliable is the Suzuki Trike?

Based on 2,292 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
445
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
reflector missing 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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EWK 557T is a 1979 Suzuki Trike in Purple with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Suzuki Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 6,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Trike fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EWK 557T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EWK 557T registered?

EWK 557T is a 1979 Suzuki Trike, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is EWK 557T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWK 557T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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