MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light stop light goes off when rear pedal fully activated (1.3.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R493 RDP is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R493 RDP, 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 R493 RDP registered?
R493 RDP is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R493 RDP safe to buy?
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