MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R655 ALA is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R655 ALA, 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 R655 ALA registered?
R655 ALA is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 26 May 1998.
Is R655 ALA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R655 ALA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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