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R500 XLC

2011 Smc Cg 500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,867 mi
Last recorded4,867 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Smc Cg 5003,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 XLC
MakeSmc
ModelCg 500
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 4,867 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 4,320 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 3,695 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 3,251 miles

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 2,795 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 2,766 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 2,620 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 2,077 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 1,045 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 May 2016 1,045 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 613 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 613 miles

How Reliable is the Smc Cg 500?

Based on 1,028 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

registration plate missing 19
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
Obligatory mirror missing 11
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 9
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R500 XLC is a 2011 Smc Cg 500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 Smc Cg 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 3,673 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 Smc Cg 500 fails its MOT is registration plate missing, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R500 XLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Cg 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Smc Cg 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R500 XLC registered?

R500 XLC is a 2011 Smc Cg 500, first registered on 1 October 2011.

Is R500 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 XLC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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