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R897 DWS

1998 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,134 mi
Last recorded35,134 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 DWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 35,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 35,126 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 35,118 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 35,109 miles

Front FRONT DRIVE SPROCKET OIL SEAL LEAK

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT DRAG REAR BRAKE (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 35,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SHOCK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 35,005 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SHOCK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 34,996 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 34,543 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 33,473 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 33,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 29,680 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,002 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,693 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 17,939 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 17,939 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,720 miles

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

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
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R897 DWS is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R897 DWS, 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 R897 DWS registered?

R897 DWS is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 21 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R897 DWS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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