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SVN 870K

1973 Suzuki T500

Red Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,451 mi
Last recorded1,451 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 1973 Suzuki T50017,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVN 870K
MakeSuzuki
ModelT500
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2019 1,451 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 276 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 105 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 80 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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SVN 870K is a 1973 Suzuki T500 in Red with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVN 870K, 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 SVN 870K?

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What year was SVN 870K registered?

SVN 870K is a 1973 Suzuki T500, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is SVN 870K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVN 870K shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SVN 870K have outstanding finance?

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