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MCY 298J

1971 Suzuki T500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,536 mi
Last recorded2,536 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Suzuki T50016,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 298J
MakeSuzuki
ModelT500
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 2,536 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2016
Fail 20 Feb 2016

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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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MCY 298J is a 1971 Suzuki T500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MCY 298J, 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 MCY 298J?

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What year was MCY 298J registered?

MCY 298J is a 1971 Suzuki T500, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is MCY 298J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 298J shows 3 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.

Does MCY 298J have outstanding finance?

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