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WEC 453Y

1982 Suzuki GS850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

292 mi
Last recorded292 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1982 Suzuki GS85038,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEC 453Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 292 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 288 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 14 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2011 7 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leaking from engine

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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WEC 453Y is a 1982 Suzuki GS850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 38,757 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 WEC 453Y, 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 44 years old, this Suzuki GS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WEC 453Y registered?

WEC 453Y is a 1982 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is WEC 453Y safe to buy?

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