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F118 EEW

1989 Suzuki RG500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,601 mi
Last recorded18,601 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Suzuki RG50017,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF118 EEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelRG500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,601 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,509 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,508 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 18,508 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 20 May 2008 18,333 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 18,333 miles

Nearside Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

both lower fairings missing exposing sharp edges

Fail 27 Jun 2007 18,305 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jun 2007 18,286 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

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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F118 EEW is a 1989 Suzuki RG500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki RG500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 17,214 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 F118 EEW, 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 37 years old, this Suzuki RG500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F118 EEW registered?

F118 EEW is a 1989 Suzuki RG500, first registered on 17 May 1989.

Is F118 EEW safe to buy?

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