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XEF 335Y

1983 Suzuki GS850

Red Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,932 mi
Last recorded33,932 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1983 Suzuki GS85033,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEF 335Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS850
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 33,932 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 33,735 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 33,453 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 33,326 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 33,156 miles

FRONT FORKS SAGGING.

HANDBRAKE REQUIRES LOT OF EFFORT.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 33,156 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Front wheel component fouling (9.2.8d)

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (9.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,001 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,901 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2007 32,332 miles

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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XEF 335Y is a 1983 Suzuki GS850 in Red with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki GS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 33,370 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEF 335Y, 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 43 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 XEF 335Y registered?

XEF 335Y is a 1983 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 23 March 1983.

Is XEF 335Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEF 335Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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