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R874 XPO

1998 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,851 mi
Last recorded62,851 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 XPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 62,851 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 62,851 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 61,086 miles

Main stand broken/ missing

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

Offside mirror missing

Fail 3 Jan 2018 61,086 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Main stand broken/ missing

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

Offside mirror missing

Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,538 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 55,907 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2015 55,907 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 55,566 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,862 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2012 54,862 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,544 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 53,403 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 53,403 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,635 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 57,011 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 52,900 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 49,087 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 49,087 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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R874 XPO is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R874 XPO, 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 R874 XPO registered?

R874 XPO is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R874 XPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R874 XPO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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