MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,048 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
fork dust seals are corroded
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
fork dust seals are corroded
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp aim on upper limit
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R521 KAE is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R521 KAE, 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 R521 KAE registered?
R521 KAE is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 15 May 1998.
Is R521 KAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R521 KAE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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