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VNN 437L

1973 Suzuki T500

Red Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,948 mi
Last recorded8,948 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Suzuki T50017,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNN 437L
MakeSuzuki
ModelT500
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 8,948 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 11,097 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 10,413 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 26,731 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 26,731 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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VNN 437L 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 80%.

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 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 VNN 437L, 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

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What year was VNN 437L registered?

VNN 437L is a 1973 Suzuki T500, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is VNN 437L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNN 437L 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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