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EKP 501K

1971 Suzuki T500

Blue Petrol 492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,659 mi
Last recorded15,659 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1971 Suzuki T50016,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 501K
MakeSuzuki
ModelT500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine492cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 15,659 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 15,659 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 13,539 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 13,536 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has slight 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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EKP 501K is a 1971 Suzuki T500 in Blue with a 492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Suzuki T500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 16,528 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 EKP 501K, 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 55 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 EKP 501K?

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What year was EKP 501K registered?

EKP 501K is a 1971 Suzuki T500, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is EKP 501K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKP 501K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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