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E558 BGJ

1990 Suzuki RG500

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,577 mi
Last recorded2,577 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Suzuki RG50016,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE558 BGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelRG500
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 2,577 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 245 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 2,265 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 1,525 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 1,083 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 713 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 2,848 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 2,848 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 16,681 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 16,052 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 16,052 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 16,502 miles

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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E558 BGJ is a 1990 Suzuki RG500 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki RG500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 16,052 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 E558 BGJ, 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 36 years old, this Suzuki RG500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of E558 BGJ?

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What year was E558 BGJ registered?

E558 BGJ is a 1990 Suzuki RG500, first registered on 14 May 1990.

Is E558 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E558 BGJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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