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VKW 522Y

1983 Suzuki Trike

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,094 mi
Last recorded28,094 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1983 Suzuki Trike18,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKW 522Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelTrike
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 28,094 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 28,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,968 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 27,705 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 26,289 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 22,424 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 22,083 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 22,073 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 12 May 2010

Decelerometer brake test neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.E1c)

Decelerometer brake test no brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (3.3.E1a)

Fail 12 May 2010

Decelerometer brake test neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.E1c)

Decelerometer brake test no brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (3.3.E1a)

Pass 2 May 2009 21,842 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Trike?

Based on 2,292 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
445
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
reflector missing 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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VKW 522Y is a 1983 Suzuki Trike in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 18,806 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 Trike fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VKW 522Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Suzuki Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VKW 522Y registered?

VKW 522Y is a 1983 Suzuki Trike, first registered on 10 June 1983.

Is VKW 522Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKW 522Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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