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D235 YOO

1986 Suzuki RG500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,602 mi
Last recorded29,602 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Suzuki RG50017,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD235 YOO
MakeSuzuki
ModelRG500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 29,602 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 28,208 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 27,713 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 26,991 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 26,934 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 26,933 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 1 Oct 2014 26,933 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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D235 YOO is a 1986 Suzuki RG500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D235 YOO, 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.

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What year was D235 YOO registered?

D235 YOO is a 1986 Suzuki RG500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D235 YOO safe to buy?

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