MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,859 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
front and rear tyres showing slight cracking in the tread lands and side walls.
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Offside Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Offside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Gear lever loose
Nail in rear tyre
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
general vehicle condition is poor
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
general vehicle condition is poor
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G374 VJV is a 1989 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 G374 VJV, 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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G374 VJV is a 1989 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 27 September 1989.
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