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JKM 49L

1973 Suzuki T500

Purple Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,782 mi
Last recorded16,782 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1973 Suzuki T50017,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 49L
MakeSuzuki
ModelT500
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2014 16,782 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear lever slightly loose but not insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2013 16,609 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,410 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,257 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,076 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,894 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,706 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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JKM 49L is a 1973 Suzuki T500 in Purple with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Suzuki T500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 17,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JKM 49L, 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 53 years old, this Suzuki T500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKM 49L registered?

JKM 49L is a 1973 Suzuki T500, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is JKM 49L safe to buy?

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