MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,109 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak engine ()
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Oil leak engine ()
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Oil leak
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R704 PVN is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R704 PVN, 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 R704 PVN registered?
R704 PVN is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 27 March 1998.
Is R704 PVN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R704 PVN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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