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LNH 715Y

1982 Suzuki GS850

Blue Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,091 mi
Last recorded18,091 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1982 Suzuki GS85038,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNH 715Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2019 18,091 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front fork leg inner tubes have slight pitting.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules light corrosion found on all flexible brake hose ends. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion on rear swinging arm. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

cut across front tyre tread but no cords exposed.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Main beam warning light missing.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 17,415 miles

Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface 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)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Main beam warning light missing.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 16,710 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 16,689 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,131 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 16,098 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear tyre wearing low.

Slight bind/drag on rear wheel.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,637 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,235 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 9,111 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 5,877 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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LNH 715Y is a 1982 Suzuki GS850 in Blue with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1982 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 38,757 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 LNH 715Y, 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 44 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LNH 715Y registered?

LNH 715Y is a 1982 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 1 November 1982.

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