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R203 OJR

1997 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,825 mi
Last recorded21,825 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS50026,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 OJR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 21,825 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 21,825 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 21,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 20,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 20,583 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 20,256 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 20,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 19,823 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 16,090 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 16,090 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,560 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 12,401 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,401 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 11,649 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 11,649 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 10,412 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 10,030 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,767 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R203 OJR is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R203 OJR, 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 R203 OJR registered?

R203 OJR is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R203 OJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 OJR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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