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NOD 146W

1981 Suzuki GS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

21,807 mi
Last recorded21,807 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1981 Suzuki GS25020,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOD 146W
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS250
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2013 21,807 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,807 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,435 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,565 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,067 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 16,067 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,777 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 14,773 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 14,770 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS250?

Based on 1,187 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 13
Drive chain excessively loose 11
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NOD 146W is a 1981 Suzuki GS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki GS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 20,908 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 GS250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NOD 146W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Suzuki GS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NOD 146W registered?

NOD 146W is a 1981 Suzuki GS250, first registered on 28 January 1981.

Is NOD 146W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOD 146W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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