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R93 CCL

1998 Suzuki GS500

Orange Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,227 mi
Last recorded32,227 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 CCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 32,227 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 32,153 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 32,127 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 31,920 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 31,920 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,212 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 31,212 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2013 31,151 miles

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

rear tyre flattening off in centre

Fail 7 Jun 2013 31,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

rear tyre flattening off in centre

Pass 23 May 2012 30,425 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 28,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 May 2009 28,019 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 28,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 26,412 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,289 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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R93 CCL is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Orange with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R93 CCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R93 CCL registered?

R93 CCL is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 7 March 1998.

Is R93 CCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R93 CCL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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