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R377 DKG

1997 Suzuki GS500

Orange Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,521 mi
Last recorded53,521 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS50026,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 DKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,521 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 53,521 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 53,007 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,535 miles

Front wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,469 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,468 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 47,468 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 22 May 2015 45,058 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,514 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 44,322 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,479 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,484 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 39,411 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,257 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 39,257 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 39,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,934 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 36,361 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
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R377 DKG is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Orange with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R377 DKG, 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 R377 DKG registered?

R377 DKG is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R377 DKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R377 DKG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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