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C85 LFL

1985 Suzuki RG500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,457 mi
Last recorded7,457 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Suzuki RG50020,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC85 LFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelRG500
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 7,457 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 7,438 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 7,290 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 7,010 miles

Offside Front brake lever 'soft' with long travel

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 May 2012 6,933 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 6,932 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 6,932 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 6,932 miles

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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C85 LFL is a 1985 Suzuki RG500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki RG500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 20,215 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 C85 LFL, 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 41 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 C85 LFL?

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What year was C85 LFL registered?

C85 LFL is a 1985 Suzuki RG500, first registered on 15 August 1985.

Is C85 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C85 LFL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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