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R752 OTA

1998 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,784 mi
Last recorded26,784 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 OTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,784 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear supension slightly stiff

Fail 9 Jun 2009 26,715 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear supension slightly stiff

Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,396 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 24,333 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 22,452 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 20,487 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 20,423 miles

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

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

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
Full Suzuki GS500 reliability report

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R752 OTA is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R752 OTA, 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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R752 OTA is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R752 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R752 OTA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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