MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,820 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
both front and rear tyres perishing
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
both front and rear tyres perishing
front tyre slightly perished
rear tyre slightly perished and squaring
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R250 ABJ is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R250 ABJ, 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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How do I check the history of R250 ABJ?
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What year was R250 ABJ registered?
R250 ABJ is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 22 September 1997.
Is R250 ABJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R250 ABJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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