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MRD 381P

1976 Suzuki T500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,215 mi
Last recorded14,215 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1976 Suzuki T50026,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 381P
MakeSuzuki
ModelT500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2009 14,215 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 14,215 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,158 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 14,158 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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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MRD 381P is a 1976 Suzuki T500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Suzuki T500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 26,688 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 MRD 381P, 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 50 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 MRD 381P?

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What year was MRD 381P registered?

MRD 381P is a 1976 Suzuki T500, first registered on 1 December 1976.

Is MRD 381P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRD 381P shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MRD 381P have outstanding finance?

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