1987 Suzuki RG500 0.5L Petrol · E773 ERR

The Suzuki presented a valid MOT pass on 10 October 2024 at 23,187 miles, following a same-day failure that recorded no defects; the roadworthiness status is therefore currently acceptable though the anomalous failure entry warrants clarification from the testing station. Across the available history the maintenance trend is stable, with no advisories or faults logged in either the 2016 or 2024 examinations. The vehicle has not exhibited worsening mechanical condition in the data. The odometer moved just six miles between the 26 August 2016 test at 23,181 miles and the October 2024 test at 23,187 miles, an average of under one mile per year across that eight-year span. Against a 39-year life and total 23,187 miles, the early years likely accounted for higher use, but the recent record shows the machine was effectively dormant. Such sparse, clean MOT data reflects minimal operational stress yet offers little insight into component condition during storage. Previous keepers clearly favoured long-term storage over regular riding, a pattern that can conceal age-related deterioration despite spotless test results. A buyer should physically inspect the front fork seals, suspension linkages and swinging-arm bushes for perished rubber or play. The brake calipers may have seized through inactivity; examine disc condition and hose integrity. Structural appraisal must include the frame and exhaust system for corrosion, particularly around welded joints and the sidestand mount. Although the DVSA record shows no emissions or mechanical failures, the 1987 RG500 demands hands-on checks of tyre sidewall cracking, wheel bearings and clutch operation before road use. The low mileage does not exempt the buyer from verifying that standing time has not degraded consumables.