MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI SUZUKIs year 1980

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Pass percent:79.46%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI SUZUKI year 1980 passes without issue)

Based on:2,571 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	70
Registration plate issues	33
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	30
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	28
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	14
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	14
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	13
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	12
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	12
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	10
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	10
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	10
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	9
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	9
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	5
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	5
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	5
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
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\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	4
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	4
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	4
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	3
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.2c\|	3
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	3
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	3
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear suspension component loose \|2.4.A.1a\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Horn missing \|1.7.1\|	2
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	2
Rear wheel insecure \|4.2.3b\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|9.3.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Front Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Front suspension assembly component loose \|2.3.1\|	2
Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Rear 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\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.4 \|a\|\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	70
Registration plate issues	33
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	30
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	28
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	14
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	14
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	13
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	12
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	12
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	10
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	10
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	10
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	9
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	9
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	5
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	5
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	5
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
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\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	4
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	4
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	4
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	3
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.2c\|	3
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	3
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	3
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear suspension component loose \|2.4.A.1a\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Horn missing \|1.7.1\|	2
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	2
Rear wheel insecure \|4.2.3b\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|9.3.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Front Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Front suspension assembly component loose \|2.3.1\|	2
Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Rear 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\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.4 \|a\|\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI SUZUKIs year 1980

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