MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Lower Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Centre Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Lower Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front tyre cracked around side wall advise replacement
rear tyre cut across tread longer than 25mm but not deep enough to see core. advise replacement (dangerous)
rear wheel stiff to turn by hand.not binding on roller brake test.
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front tyre cracked around side wall advise replacement
rear tyre cut across tread longer than 25mm but not deep enough to see core. advise replacement (dangerous)
rear wheel stiff to turn by hand.not binding on roller brake test.
slight perising on front tyre.
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R478 OEO is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R478 OEO, 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 R478 OEO registered?
R478 OEO is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 18 May 1998.
Is R478 OEO safe to buy?
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