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JWR 839Y

1983 Suzuki GS850

Black Petrol 837cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,218 mi
Last recorded13,218 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Suzuki GS85033,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 839Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine837cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 13,218 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 9,080 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 9,080 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 9,065 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 51,431 miles

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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JWR 839Y is a 1983 Suzuki GS850 in Black with a 837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JWR 839Y, 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

How do I check the history of JWR 839Y?

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What year was JWR 839Y registered?

JWR 839Y is a 1983 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 7 March 1983.

Is JWR 839Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWR 839Y 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.

Does JWR 839Y have outstanding finance?

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