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VMB 81M

1980 Suzuki T500

Blue Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,008 mi
Last recorded16,008 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMB 81M
MakeSuzuki
ModelT500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 16,008 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2010 15,758 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 15,753 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 21 May 2009 15,126 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 15,126 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 May 2008 14,259 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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VMB 81M is a 1980 Suzuki T500 in Blue with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMB 81M, 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 46 years old, this Suzuki T500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VMB 81M registered?

VMB 81M is a 1980 Suzuki T500, first registered on 1 December 1980.

Is VMB 81M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMB 81M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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