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OBU 215P

1976 Suzuki GT550

Red Petrol 549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,250 mi
Last recorded20,250 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1976 Suzuki GT55020,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBU 215P
MakeSuzuki
ModelGT550
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine549cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 20,250 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 18,889 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 18,886 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 18,740 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GT550?

Based on 1,360 MOT tests across 339 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
196
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 5
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OBU 215P is a 1976 Suzuki GT550 in Red with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Suzuki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 20,137 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 GT550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OBU 215P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GT550 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 50 years old, this Suzuki GT550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OBU 215P?

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What year was OBU 215P registered?

OBU 215P is a 1976 Suzuki GT550, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is OBU 215P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBU 215P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OBU 215P have outstanding finance?

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