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C863 WPA

1996 Suzuki RG500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,395 mi
Last recorded74,395 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC863 WPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelRG500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2024 74,395 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 73,503 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 71,600 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 71,294 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 71,191 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 70,365 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,125 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 67,629 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,443 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 65,119 miles

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

Front brake discs close to Min.Th. and slight cracking around vents.

Rear brake disc below Min.Th.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 64,906 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,270 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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C863 WPA is a 1996 Suzuki RG500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C863 WPA, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki RG500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C863 WPA registered?

C863 WPA is a 1996 Suzuki RG500, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is C863 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C863 WPA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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