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R187 TPO

1997 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,186 mi
Last recorded42,186 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS50026,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 TPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,186 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 38,658 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,658 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,229 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 34,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,351 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 26,713 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 26,700 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,236 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,685 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 23,748 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 22,023 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 19,670 miles

Offside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Rear 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.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,009
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,184
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 915
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 875
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 515
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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R187 TPO is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 26,370 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 R187 TPO, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R187 TPO is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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