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R57 TUJ

1997 Suzuki GS500F

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,627 mi
Last recorded24,627 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 TUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,627 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 24,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,907 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 20,907 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 19,255 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 19,241 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 17,804 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 8 Aug 2006 17,804 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2005
Fail 29 Jul 2005 16,368 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500F?

Based on 2,782 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Drive chain excessively loose 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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R57 TUJ is a 1997 Suzuki GS500F in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS500F fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R57 TUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500F typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GS500F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R57 TUJ registered?

R57 TUJ is a 1997 Suzuki GS500F, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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