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OHY 517Y

1983 Suzuki GS650

Purple Petrol 673cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,358 mi
Last recorded72,358 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Suzuki GS65036,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHY 517Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS650
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine673cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,358 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 71,959 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 71,896 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps no main beam does not work (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Nearside foot peg bush

Pass 6 Jun 2006 71,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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OHY 517Y is a 1983 Suzuki GS650 in Purple with a 673cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OHY 517Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OHY 517Y registered?

OHY 517Y is a 1983 Suzuki GS650, first registered on 24 May 1983.

Is OHY 517Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHY 517Y 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.

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