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R8 GMG

2013 Suzuki GS500

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests33 (30 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,755 mi
Last recorded96,755 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 GMG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

30 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 96,755 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 23,958 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 93,410 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 23,493 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 89,563 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 23,280 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear rear shock has some corrosion but not to excess

chassis has some corrosion but not to excess

Pass 24 Nov 2022 83,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 23,104 miles

Rear rear shock spring has corrosion but not to excess

Rear rear swingarm as corrosion but not to excess

Rear rear torque are has some light corrosion but not to excess

Pass 29 Nov 2021 76,960 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 22,874 miles

Rear rear shock has some corrosion but not to excess

Rear trear swing arm has corrosion but not to excess

Fail 13 Aug 2021 22,858 miles

Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear shock has some corrosion but not to excess

Rear trear swing arm has corrosion but not to excess

Pass 4 Dec 2020 72,655 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 71,867 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advice slight wear in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 14 Aug 2020 22,569 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear rear shock has some surface corrosion but not to excess

Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,219 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 22,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,920 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 22,420 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,354 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 22,057 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 27,791 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 21,250 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 20,491 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 20,491 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,820 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 19,233 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 18,256 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 17,737 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 14,546 miles

Rear tyre slightly perrishing on sidewall.

Pass 22 Aug 2009 13,475 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 12,789 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 11,995 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 9,516 miles

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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R8 GMG is a 2013 Suzuki GS500 in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R8 GMG, 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 13 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R8 GMG is a 2013 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 5 October 2013.

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The MOT history for R8 GMG shows 33 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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