MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,369 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear tyre
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)
rear brake disc slightly scored
slight earth fault on headlight
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)
rear brake disc slightly scored
slight earth fault on headlight
Battery weak
Front brake lever has a slight crack
Offside front fork has a slight misting of oil
Play in offside rear brake reaction bracket
Rear brake slightly binding
Rear tyre wearing low
Slight movement in upper handle bar mountings
Slight play in front wheel bearings
Slight play in rear wheel bearings
Trace of brake fluid around front fluid reservoir
Wear on rear brake disc
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Battery weak
Front brake lever has a slight crack
Offside front fork has a slight misting of oil
Play in offside rear brake reaction bracket
Rear brake slightly binding
Rear tyre wearing low
Slight movement in upper handle bar mountings
Slight play in front wheel bearings
Slight play in rear wheel bearings
Trace of brake fluid around front fluid reservoir
Wear on rear brake disc
Rear brake disc worn
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R438 RRA is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 24,455 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 R438 RRA, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R438 RRA registered?
R438 RRA is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R438 RRA safe to buy?
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