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R495 KRP

1998 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,070 mi
Last recorded29,070 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 KRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 29,070 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 28,767 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 28,626 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 28,619 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 28,611 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated oil on caliper and disc (1.1.14 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure fork leg pinch bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 27,577 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 26,747 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 25,714 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 25,714 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 24,991 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 24,986 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 24,213 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,213 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 23,415 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 23,413 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight pitting on front forks

Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,474 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre perrished;

Fail 2 Feb 2011 22,474 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre perrishing;

Fail 16 Feb 2010 20,900 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,900 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,875 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

rear pads geting low

Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,918 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 15,747 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
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R495 KRP is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R495 KRP, 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 R495 KRP registered?

R495 KRP is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R495 KRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 KRP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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