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FHW 165K

1972 Suzuki T500

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,501 mi
Last recorded22,501 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1972 Suzuki T50019,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHW 165K
MakeSuzuki
ModelT500
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 22,501 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 1,814 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 1,449 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 646 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 355 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 355 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki T500?

Based on 1,269 MOT tests across 337 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
169
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
337
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 4
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
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FHW 165K is a 1972 Suzuki T500 in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Suzuki T500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 19,025 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 T500 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FHW 165K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki T500 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Suzuki T500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FHW 165K?

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What year was FHW 165K registered?

FHW 165K is a 1972 Suzuki T500, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is FHW 165K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHW 165K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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