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JOJ 938L

1973 Suzuki T500

Purple Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,548 mi
Last recorded30,548 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1973 Suzuki T50017,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOJ 938L
MakeSuzuki
ModelT500
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,548 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,350 miles

slight travel in front brake!

Fail 10 Oct 2011 30,350 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

slight travel in front brake!

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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JOJ 938L is a 1973 Suzuki T500 in Purple with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JOJ 938L, 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

How do I check the history of JOJ 938L?

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What year was JOJ 938L registered?

JOJ 938L is a 1973 Suzuki T500, first registered on 19 July 1973.

Is JOJ 938L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOJ 938L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JOJ 938L have outstanding finance?

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