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E989 AMA

1988 Suzuki RG500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,257 mi
Last recorded16,257 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Suzuki RG50018,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE989 AMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelRG500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 16,257 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 15,963 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 15,963 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 15,851 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,348 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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E989 AMA is a 1988 Suzuki RG500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki RG500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 18,226 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 E989 AMA, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki RG500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E989 AMA registered?

E989 AMA is a 1988 Suzuki RG500, first registered on 3 May 1988.

Is E989 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E989 AMA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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