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VMG 430S

1978 Suzuki GS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,882 mi
Last recorded49,882 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2006
Typical for 1978 Suzuki GS100036,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMG 430S
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS1000
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2006 49,882 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 49,380 miles

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS1000?

Based on 2,108 MOT tests across 373 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
338
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
373
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Horn not working 7
Headlamp aim too high 7
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VMG 430S is a 1978 Suzuki GS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Suzuki GS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 36,549 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 GS1000 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VMG 430S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Suzuki GS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VMG 430S?

You can check the full history of VMG 430S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VMG 430S registered?

VMG 430S is a 1978 Suzuki GS1000, first registered on 4 July 1978.

Is VMG 430S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMG 430S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VMG 430S have outstanding finance?

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