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R338 EEG

1997 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

48,664 mi
Last recorded48,664 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS50026,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 EEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 48,664 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc slightly worn on mount bobbins. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 48,664 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc slightly worn on mount bobbins. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 47,815 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame has surface corrosion in several positions. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Front fender mount screws slightly loose.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 47,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame has surface corrosion in several positions. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 47,687 miles

Fork dust seals corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Swingarm corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2019 47,687 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fork dust seals corroded

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working Total electrical failure due to dead battery (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Swingarm corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 45,900 miles

Front brake lever slightly notchy

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 44,507 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 43,220 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 41,853 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,853 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 40,617 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

drive chain split link fitted

slight cracking in rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,617 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

drive chain split link fitted

slight cracking in rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2011 39,500 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 39,482 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 36,259 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 36,257 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 35,031 miles

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
Full Suzuki GS500 reliability report

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R338 EEG is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R338 EEG, 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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R338 EEG is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 13 September 1997.

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