MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,225 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Chain guard missing
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn Front brake disc rivets cored, slight play (3.2.A1l)
Front Steering head bearings corroded, bottom seal missing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front brake hose routed incorrectly
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS
Front brake hose routed incorrectly
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front brake feels a little spongy
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R848 RRY is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R848 RRY, 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 R848 RRY registered?
R848 RRY is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 26 May 1998.
Is R848 RRY safe to buy?
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