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R592 BOF

1998 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,242 mi
Last recorded22,242 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 BOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 22,242 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 22,201 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 22,171 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 22,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 21,839 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 22,436 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 21,193 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 21,177 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 21,065 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 18,906 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 18,822 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 18,384 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 15,295 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 13,756 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 13,614 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 12,128 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 12,068 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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R592 BOF is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R592 BOF, 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 R592 BOF registered?

R592 BOF is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R592 BOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R592 BOF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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