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TOD 429X

1981 Suzuki TS185

Red Petrol 183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,482 mi
Last recorded15,482 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Suzuki TS1858,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOD 429X
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine183cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 15,482 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 15,228 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 15,228 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 15,064 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 15,064 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 14,839 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 14,839 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,684 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 14,310 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 13,989 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 13,223 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,223 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TS185?

Based on 1,247 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
116
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Direction indicator not working 17
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 10
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TOD 429X is a 1981 Suzuki TS185 in Red with a 183cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki TS185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 8,809 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 TS185 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TOD 429X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TS185 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Suzuki TS185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TOD 429X?

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What year was TOD 429X registered?

TOD 429X is a 1981 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 4 September 1981.

Is TOD 429X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOD 429X shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TOD 429X have outstanding finance?

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