MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,876 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Nail in rear tyre
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
off side dust seal loose on leg
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R256 VOK is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R256 VOK, 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 R256 VOK registered?
R256 VOK is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 29 November 1997.
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