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MEO 545Y

1983 Suzuki GS650

Red Petrol 673cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,080 mi
Last recorded37,080 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Suzuki GS65036,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEO 545Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS650
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine673cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 37,080 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 37,071 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems REVS ON RIGHT HAND LOCK (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 36,942 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 36,585 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 18 Jun 2019 36,360 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,825 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,468 miles

both rear tyres cracking not excessive at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2015 84,083 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 84,083 miles

Front Stub axle inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 83,775 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,775 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 83,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 83,650 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS650?

Based on 2,448 MOT tests across 425 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 21
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
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MEO 545Y is a 1983 Suzuki GS650 in Red with a 673cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki GS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 36,915 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 GS650 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MEO 545Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Suzuki GS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MEO 545Y registered?

MEO 545Y is a 1983 Suzuki GS650, first registered on 22 June 1983.

Is MEO 545Y safe to buy?

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