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E999 BGN

1988 Suzuki RG500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,253 mi
Last recorded31,253 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Suzuki RG50018,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE999 BGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelRG500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,253 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 30,881 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,267 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,451 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,405 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 29,159 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 28,970 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 28,805 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,445 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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E999 BGN is a 1988 Suzuki RG500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E999 BGN, 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 E999 BGN registered?

E999 BGN is a 1988 Suzuki RG500, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is E999 BGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E999 BGN shows 9 tests 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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