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R197 TPO

1997 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,775 mi
Last recorded24,775 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS50026,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 TPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 24,775 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 24,678 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 24,407 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 24,407 miles

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

Stop lamp not working with front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 24,061 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 24,061 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper insecure bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 24,043 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,792 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 19,443 miles

rear suspension slighty stiff

Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,442 miles

fork covers fitted

slight bind to front brake

Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,440 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 19,438 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 30 May 2007 19,424 miles

front brake travel

front tyre uneven wear

rear pedal travel

rear tyre sidewalls perished and splitting

Fail 3 May 2007 19,424 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2006 16,825 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 16,796 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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R197 TPO is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R197 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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What year was R197 TPO registered?

R197 TPO is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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