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MMW 799R

1976 Suzuki GT500

Red Petrol 492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,114 mi
Last recorded27,114 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Suzuki GT50022,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMW 799R
MakeSuzuki
ModelGT500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 27,114 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

battery discharged

Pass 29 Aug 2015 27,079 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 27,070 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 27,042 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,977 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 26,971 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GT500?

Based on 1,058 MOT tests across 225 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
186
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 6
Horn not working 6
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 5
Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 4
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MMW 799R is a 1976 Suzuki GT500 in Red with a 492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Suzuki GT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 22,842 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 GT500 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MMW 799R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this Suzuki GT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MMW 799R?

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What year was MMW 799R registered?

MMW 799R is a 1976 Suzuki GT500, first registered on 5 August 1976.

Is MMW 799R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMW 799R 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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