MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Engine has slight oil leak on cylinder head
Central Front Exhaust slightly loose Exhaust manifold bolt missing and other loose/ cylinder 2 (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Engine has slight oil leak on cylinder head
Central Front Exhaust slightly loose Exhaust manifold bolt missing and other loose/ cylinder 2 (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
slightly spongy front brake
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
slightly spongy front brake
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS850?
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YDL 855Y is a 1983 Suzuki GS850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 YDL 855Y, 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.
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YDL 855Y is a 1983 Suzuki GS850, first registered on 31 December 1983.
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