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D715 BPG

1987 Suzuki RG500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,305 mi
Last recorded18,305 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Suzuki RG50021,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD715 BPG
MakeSuzuki
ModelRG500
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,305 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,614 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 16,064 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front 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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D715 BPG is a 1987 Suzuki RG500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki RG500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 21,060 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 D715 BPG, 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 39 years old, this Suzuki RG500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D715 BPG registered?

D715 BPG is a 1987 Suzuki RG500, first registered on 6 May 1987.

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