MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Fork dust seals corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Swingarm corroded
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
Front brake lever slightly notchy
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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
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
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)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
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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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