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R701 DWS

1998 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,688 mi
Last recorded22,688 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 DWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2013 22,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 22,688 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 21,926 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,913 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 21,913 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 15 Sep 2007 21,657 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 21,657 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 21,128 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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R701 DWS is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R701 DWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R701 DWS?

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What year was R701 DWS registered?

R701 DWS is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R701 DWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 DWS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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