MOT Status
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24,775 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Offside Front Brake caliper insecure bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
rear suspension slighty stiff
fork covers fitted
slight bind to front brake
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
front brake travel
front tyre uneven wear
rear pedal travel
rear tyre sidewalls perished and splitting
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R197 TPO safe to buy?
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