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R932 FNE

1998 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,867 mi
Last recorded23,867 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 FNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 23,867 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

non standard rear suspension linkage

rear brake binding

Fail 31 May 2013 23,866 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

non standard rear suspension linkage

Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,772 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 23,772 miles

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 May 2011 23,763 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,826 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 22,826 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,812 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 22,490 miles

Centre Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,229 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 25 May 2007 19,205 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2006 17,565 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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R932 FNE 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 50%.

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 R932 FNE, 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 R932 FNE registered?

R932 FNE is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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