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F456 LBM

1988 Suzuki RG500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,235 mi
Last recorded23,235 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Suzuki RG50018,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF456 LBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelRG500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,235 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,917 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 22,896 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,629 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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F456 LBM is a 1988 Suzuki RG500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F456 LBM, 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 F456 LBM registered?

F456 LBM is a 1988 Suzuki RG500, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F456 LBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F456 LBM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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