MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Centre Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
High beam warning lamp not working
Nearside front speedo cable missing
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
High beam warning lamp not working
Nearside front speedo cable missing
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
front brake disc buttons loose
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R485 BDT is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R485 BDT, 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 R485 BDT registered?
R485 BDT is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 15 June 1998.
Is R485 BDT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R485 BDT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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