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G646 RVS

1989 Suzuki GS500E

White Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,477 mi
Last recorded70,477 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GS500E48,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG646 RVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2021 70,477 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Pass 23 Sep 2019 66,276 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 66,085 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,765 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 64,755 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 63,414 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 63,411 miles

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,911 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,824 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 60,813 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,867 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 51,679 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 49,877 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 47,567 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 44,129 miles

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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G646 RVS is a 1989 Suzuki GS500E in White with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G646 RVS, 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 G646 RVS registered?

G646 RVS is a 1989 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 24 August 1989.

Is G646 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G646 RVS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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