MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,989 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Centre stand requires assistance to return to lock position
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
split link on chain fitted wrong way round
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R706 PST is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R706 PST, 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 R706 PST registered?
R706 PST is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R706 PST safe to buy?
The MOT history for R706 PST shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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