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C531 ORN

1990 Suzuki RG500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,334 mi
Last recorded24,334 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Suzuki RG50016,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC531 ORN
MakeSuzuki
ModelRG500
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 24,334 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 39,380 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 39,380 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,337 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,161 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 39,145 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,070 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,069 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 39,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Suzuki RG500?

Based on 2,459 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
166
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Direction indicator not working 9
Horn not working 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 7
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C531 ORN is a 1990 Suzuki RG500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki RG500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 16,052 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 RG500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C531 ORN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki RG500 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Suzuki RG500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C531 ORN?

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What year was C531 ORN registered?

C531 ORN is a 1990 Suzuki RG500, first registered on 24 September 1990.

Is C531 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C531 ORN 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.

Does C531 ORN have outstanding finance?

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