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R315 ADU

1997 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,621 mi
Last recorded25,621 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS50026,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 ADU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,621 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 25,611 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,913 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 22,867 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 21,653 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,550 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 20,495 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,311 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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R315 ADU is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R315 ADU, 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 R315 ADU registered?

R315 ADU is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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