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F415 JTN

1988 Suzuki RG500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,676 mi
Last recorded9,676 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Suzuki RG50018,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF415 JTN
MakeSuzuki
ModelRG500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 9,676 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both legs (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 9,664 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 9,597 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 9,582 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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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F415 JTN is a 1988 Suzuki RG500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F415 JTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F415 JTN registered?

F415 JTN is a 1988 Suzuki RG500, first registered on 20 August 1988.

Is F415 JTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F415 JTN shows 4 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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