MOT Status
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35,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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R897 DWS is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 21 March 1998.
Is R897 DWS safe to buy?
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