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DOY 185M

1974 Suzuki T500

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,299 mi
Last recorded10,299 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 Suzuki T50024,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOY 185M
MakeSuzuki
ModelT500
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2018 10,299 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki T500?

Based on 1,269 MOT tests across 337 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
169
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
337
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 4
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
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DOY 185M is a 1974 Suzuki T500 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Suzuki T500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 24,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki T500 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DOY 185M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki T500 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Suzuki T500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DOY 185M registered?

DOY 185M is a 1974 Suzuki T500, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is DOY 185M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOY 185M shows 1 test 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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