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VYO 313M

1974 Suzuki T500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,348 mi
Last recorded10,348 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 1974 Suzuki T50024,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYO 313M
MakeSuzuki
ModelT500
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 10,348 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 9,860 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 9,550 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 9,549 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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VYO 313M is a 1974 Suzuki T500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Suzuki T500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 24,308 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 VYO 313M, 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 52 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 VYO 313M?

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What year was VYO 313M registered?

VYO 313M is a 1974 Suzuki T500, first registered on 9 May 1974.

Is VYO 313M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYO 313M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VYO 313M have outstanding finance?

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