MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
brake calipers would benefit from a service
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front brake pads worn un-evenly. Off side outer nearly to backing
No indicators fitted ( not needed prior to 1986)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
offside hand grip has split
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS1000?
Based on 2,108 MOT tests across 373 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OBW 887W is a 1981 Suzuki GS1000 in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1981 Suzuki GS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 26,222 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 GS1000 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OBW 887W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 45 years old, this Suzuki GS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OBW 887W registered?
OBW 887W is a 1981 Suzuki GS1000, first registered on 1 March 1981.
Is OBW 887W safe to buy?
The MOT history for OBW 887W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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