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F550 RNR

1989 Suzuki GS500E

White Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,638 mi
Last recorded37,638 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GS500E48,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF550 RNR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2013 37,638 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,055 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 32,055 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,022 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 May 2008 32,022 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 26,581 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 26,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,115 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500E?

Based on 2,277 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
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F550 RNR is a 1989 Suzuki GS500E in White with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki GS500E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 48,616 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 GS500E fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F550 RNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500E typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Suzuki GS500E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F550 RNR registered?

F550 RNR is a 1989 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 21 March 1989.

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