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SFT 930S

1978 Suzuki GT500

Red Petrol 492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,757 mi
Last recorded22,757 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Suzuki GT50014,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFT 930S
MakeSuzuki
ModelGT500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine492cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 22,757 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 22,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,229 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 22,029 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 21,925 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GT500?

Based on 1,058 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
186
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 6
Horn not working 6
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 5
Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 4
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SFT 930S is a 1978 Suzuki GT500 in Red with a 492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Suzuki GT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 14,742 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 GT500 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFT 930S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Suzuki GT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SFT 930S?

You can check the full history of SFT 930S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SFT 930S registered?

SFT 930S is a 1978 Suzuki GT500, first registered on 20 March 1978.

Is SFT 930S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFT 930S 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.

Does SFT 930S have outstanding finance?

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