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VCB 103T

1979 Suzuki TS185

Orange Petrol 183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

807 mi
Last recorded807 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Suzuki TS18512,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCB 103T
MakeSuzuki
ModelTS185
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine183cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 807 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 803 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 799 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 799 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 792 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 790 miles

suspect battery at fault indators slow

Pass 12 Jun 2014 749 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 546 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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VCB 103T is a 1979 Suzuki TS185 in Orange with a 183cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Suzuki TS185 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 12,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki TS185 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VCB 103T, 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 47 years old, this Suzuki TS185 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCB 103T registered?

VCB 103T is a 1979 Suzuki TS185, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is VCB 103T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCB 103T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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