MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,070 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
rear tyre perrished;
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;
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
rear pads geting low
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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