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R404 RRK

1997 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,728 mi
Last recorded16,728 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS50026,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 RRK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2013 16,728 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Upper Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

advise, fuel tank rubbing on frame.

advise, insecure fairings evident.

advise,slight warpage evident from rear disc.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 16,080 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,080 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 14,306 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

front tyre condition is showing signs of age and getting close to minuimam depth , will need to be replaced soon

Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,306 miles

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

front tyre condition is showing signs of age and getting close to minuimam depth , will need to be replaced soon

Fail 2 Mar 2011 14,305 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 12,956 miles

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

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

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,043 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 12,043 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 11,437 miles

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

slight binding on rear brake

Pass 23 Feb 2008 11,437 miles

slight binding on rear brake

Pass 2 Mar 2007 10,031 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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R404 RRK is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R404 RRK, 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 R404 RRK registered?

R404 RRK is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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