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F500 FAB

1988 Suzuki RG500

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,219 mi
Last recorded25,219 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Suzuki RG50018,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF500 FAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelRG500
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 25,219 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 24,180 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 24,180 miles

Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,047 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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F500 FAB is a 1988 Suzuki RG500 in White 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 F500 FAB, 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

How do I check the history of F500 FAB?

You can check the full history of F500 FAB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F500 FAB registered?

F500 FAB is a 1988 Suzuki RG500, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F500 FAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F500 FAB 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.

Does F500 FAB have outstanding finance?

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