1985 Suzuki Rg500 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1985 perform at MOT as they age
41 years
Current Age
93.3%
Latest Pass Rate
30
Total Tests (All Years)
23,075 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for Rg500
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How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2015
93.3%
Age (yrs) 30Tests 30Avg Mileage 23,075Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 6.7%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1985 Suzuki Rg500, with age trends.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
6.7%
— Consistent
Motorcycle reg plates and vin
3.3%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 6.7% (30 yrs) | 6.7% (30 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 3.3% (30 yrs) | 3.3% (30 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Suzuki Rg500 cars manufactured in 1985 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2015 to 2015, covering 30 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.