1986 Suzuki Rg500 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1986 perform at MOT as they age
40 years
Current Age
87.9%
Latest Pass Rate
33
Total Tests (All Years)
22,213 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2016
87.9%
Age (yrs) 30Tests 33Avg Mileage 22,213Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 27.3%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1986 Suzuki Rg500, with age trends.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
27.3%
— Consistent
Motorcycle brakes
3.0%
— 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 | 27.3% (30 yrs) | 27.3% (30 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle brakes | 3.0% (30 yrs) | 3.0% (30 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Suzuki Rg500 cars manufactured in 1986 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2016 to 2016, covering 33 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.