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Q427DNR

1984 Suzuki GS850

Multi-colour Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,585 mi
Last recorded6,585 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1984 Suzuki GS85039,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ427DNR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1984
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 6,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 6,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 5,839 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 4,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 4,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 3,876 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 3,876 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 2,937 miles

rear brake efficiency only just passed

Fail 8 Apr 2011 2,930 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

brake pipe ends corroded but not leaking

front brake pads gettin close to limit

Pass 6 Feb 2010 2,081 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 1,153 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS850?

Based on 6,376 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 104
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Horn not working 34
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Q427DNR is a 1984 Suzuki GS850 in Multi-colour with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1984 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 39,700 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 GS850 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q427DNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS850 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 42 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q427DNR registered?

Q427DNR is a 1984 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 20 September 1984.

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