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FLD 649Y

1983 Suzuki GS850

Blue Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,061 mi
Last recorded66,061 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Suzuki GS85033,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLD 649Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 66,061 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 66,008 miles

Front Tyre starting to perish

Fuel cap seal starting to perish/deteriorate

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2020 66,007 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front cut to tyre

Front tyre perished

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 65,970 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,845 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,532 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 65,532 miles

Horn control not functioning. horn control corroded (1.7.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,074 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,672 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 64,672 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,985 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,509 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,441 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre perishing

tyre pressures low

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,250 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 62,784 miles

front tyre perishing in tread

Fail 19 Aug 2009 62,784 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front tyre splitting in tread

rear wheel bearing not tested as brake binding on

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS850?

Based on 6,376 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 104
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Horn not working 34
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FLD 649Y is a 1983 Suzuki GS850 in Blue with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 33,370 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 GS850 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FLD 649Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS850 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FLD 649Y registered?

FLD 649Y is a 1983 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is FLD 649Y safe to buy?

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