MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
636 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil from fork leg (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil from fork leg (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect lens fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake component insecure caliper bracket missing split pin (1.1.21 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Shock absorber insecurely attached Headstock nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Indicators only work with lights on
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Oil leak
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F974 KMR is a 1989 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
Across all 1989 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 38,808 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 GS500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F974 KMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GS500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F974 KMR registered?
F974 KMR is a 1989 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 27 May 1989.
Is F974 KMR safe to buy?
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