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ULA 494R

1977 Suzuki GT500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,531 mi
Last recorded42,531 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Suzuki GT50022,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 494R
MakeSuzuki
ModelGT500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 May 2017 42,531 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,388 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,918 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,524 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,035 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,844 miles

superficial cracks on sidewall of rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,837 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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ULA 494R is a 1977 Suzuki GT500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULA 494R, 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.

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What year was ULA 494R registered?

ULA 494R is a 1977 Suzuki GT500, first registered on 21 June 1977.

Is ULA 494R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULA 494R shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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