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OEL 790W

1981 Suzuki GS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,408 mi
Last recorded2,408 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1981 Suzuki GS100026,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEL 790W
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS1000
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2013 2,408 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 1,357 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 357 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 21 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 821 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 361 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS1000?

Based on 2,108 MOT tests across 373 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
338
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
373
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Horn not working 7
Headlamp aim too high 7
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OEL 790W is a 1981 Suzuki GS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OEL 790W, 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 OEL 790W registered?

OEL 790W is a 1981 Suzuki GS1000, first registered on 3 June 1981.

Is OEL 790W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEL 790W shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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