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R674 FGV

1998 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,938 mi
Last recorded37,938 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 FGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,938 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 37,938 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,183 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 37,086 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 36,288 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 36,288 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 34,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,783 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 31,244 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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R674 FGV 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 77.8%.

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 R674 FGV, 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 R674 FGV registered?

R674 FGV is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R674 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R674 FGV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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