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R594 SST

1998 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,795 mi
Last recorded23,795 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 SST
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 23,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 23,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 21,407 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 21,407 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 18,710 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 16,627 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 16,627 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,813 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 14,813 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 13,077 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 13,077 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 11,803 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,675 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 8,652 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 6,649 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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R594 SST is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R594 SST, 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 R594 SST registered?

R594 SST is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R594 SST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R594 SST shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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