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R547 YLH

1998 Suzuki GS500

Orange Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

30,423 mi
Last recorded30,423 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 YLH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,423 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 30,423 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,495 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 28,495 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,962 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 27,962 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,495 miles

Offside Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Jul 2008 26,495 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,668 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 22,192 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,192 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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R547 YLH is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Orange with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R547 YLH, 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 R547 YLH registered?

R547 YLH is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is R547 YLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R547 YLH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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