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RLY 453R

1977 Suzuki GT500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,340 mi
Last recorded22,340 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1977 Suzuki GT50022,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLY 453R
MakeSuzuki
ModelGT500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2012 22,340 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 22,340 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,072 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 21,884 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,723 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 18,566 miles

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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RLY 453R is a 1977 Suzuki GT500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Suzuki GT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 22,674 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 RLY 453R, 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 49 years old, this Suzuki GT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RLY 453R registered?

RLY 453R is a 1977 Suzuki GT500, first registered on 1 February 1977.

Is RLY 453R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLY 453R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RLY 453R have outstanding finance?

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