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C918 UDL

1986 Suzuki RG500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,543 mi
Last recorded36,543 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Suzuki RG50017,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC918 UDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelRG500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 36,543 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,893 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 35,893 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 35,470 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,159 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 33,196 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,518 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,402 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,831 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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C918 UDL is a 1986 Suzuki RG500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1986 Suzuki RG500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 17,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C918 UDL, 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 40 years old, this Suzuki RG500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C918 UDL registered?

C918 UDL is a 1986 Suzuki RG500, first registered on 16 June 1986.

Is C918 UDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C918 UDL 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.

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