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OAV 291H

1974 Suzuki T500

Orange Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,670 mi
Last recorded44,670 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1974 Suzuki T50024,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAV 291H
MakeSuzuki
ModelT500
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 44,670 miles

locking device missing from handle bar mount nut

Fail 6 Sep 2013 44,668 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

locking device missing from handle bar mount nut

Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,521 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 43,158 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 42,145 miles

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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OAV 291H is a 1974 Suzuki T500 in Orange with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Suzuki T500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 24,308 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 OAV 291H, 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 52 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 OAV 291H registered?

OAV 291H is a 1974 Suzuki T500, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is OAV 291H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAV 291H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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