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P549 HAW

1997 Suzuki Gs

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,519 mi
Last recorded25,519 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gs31,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 HAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,519 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,152 miles

front tyre getting close to minumum depth

headlight main beam tell tail lens missing

Fail 7 Mar 2013 24,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

front tyre getting close to minumum depth

headlight main beam tell tail lens missing

Pass 24 May 2012 23,322 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,890 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 42,889 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,199 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,346 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 35,346 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,683 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,324 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Nov 2005 21,454 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs?

Based on 4,277 MOT tests across 689 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
479
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 61
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 51
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
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P549 HAW is a 1997 Suzuki Gs in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 31,150 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 Gs fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P549 HAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P549 HAW registered?

P549 HAW is a 1997 Suzuki Gs, first registered on 17 July 1997.

Is P549 HAW safe to buy?

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