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F701 GKH

1989 Suzuki RG500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,189 mi
Last recorded18,189 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Suzuki RG50017,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF701 GKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelRG500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 18,189 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 17,712 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in monoshock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 17,500 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 17,479 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 17,231 miles

foot pedal has slight travel

Fail 13 Apr 2017 17,231 miles

foot pedal has slight travel

Headlamp insecure secured with tape but now stops light flickering (1.2.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 16,932 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 May 2014 16,395 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 16,310 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 15,896 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 15,638 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 15,229 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 15,143 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,951 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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F701 GKH is a 1989 Suzuki RG500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F701 GKH, 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 F701 GKH registered?

F701 GKH is a 1989 Suzuki RG500, first registered on 18 May 1989.

Is F701 GKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F701 GKH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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