MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Suzuki RG500?
Based on 2,459 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E489 VGT is a 1987 Suzuki RG500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 E489 VGT, 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 E489 VGT registered?
E489 VGT is a 1987 Suzuki RG500, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is E489 VGT safe to buy?
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