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G388 WBP

1990 Suzuki RG500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,834 mi
Last recorded57,834 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Suzuki RG50016,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG388 WBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelRG500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 57,834 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower fairing panel loose

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,280 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 57,280 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2018 56,700 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

head light secured in position by piece of wood

Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,197 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

headlight secured into position by piece of wood

Pass 11 Jun 2016 55,607 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

gear lever loose

headlight held in position with piece of wood

Pass 11 Jun 2015 54,534 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

headlight wedged in postion with piece of wood

Pass 23 Jun 2014 53,785 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

clutch control loose on handle bar.

headlamp held in position with piece of wood but is secure.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,701 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp held in position with piece of wood but secure.

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Right indicator tell tale lamp not working but indicators visable from riding position

Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,925 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,191 miles

slight movement in head lamp unit.

slight play in head race bearing.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,880 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,256 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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G388 WBP is a 1990 Suzuki RG500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki RG500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 16,052 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 G388 WBP, 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 36 years old, this Suzuki RG500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G388 WBP is a 1990 Suzuki RG500, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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