MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension has seriously reduced movement.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight blow from manifold. (7.1.1b)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride front axle pinch bolt loose. (6.2.1h)
Position lamp switch insecure right hand switch gear insecure. (1.1.4b)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock throttle sticks on right hand lock. (2.1.4)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight blow from manifold. (7.1.1b)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H357 JFX is a 1990 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1990 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 32,723 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 H357 JFX, 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 36 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H357 JFX is a 1990 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 January 1990.
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