MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom mount (5.3.2 (c))
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom mount (5.3.2 (c))
Heavy corrosion on frame and swing arm
rear is perrished and has small cuts
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R338 EFB 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 91.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 EFB, 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 EFB is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R338 EFB safe to buy?
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