MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Upper Headlight poorly mounted to front fork stansions
Central Rear Lower Wheel out of alignmant
Corrosion on frame and swinging arm
Nearside Front Upper Front stansion has corrosion but sign of oil leak at time of test
Offside Exhaust excessively corroded all over from front to rear and baffles in poor condition and exhaust noisy
Offside Front Upper Has signs of corrosion but no signs of oil leakage at time of test
Offside Front Upper Flexi hose cable tied to front fork stansion instead of proper fixing clip or clamp being fitted
Central Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cracking all way round wall both side deep round edge of rim (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play center mono shock bearing has excessive play so both other bearing need checking when this one is replaced as cant check properly whilst play is excessive in center bearing (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on Side light dose not light when light turned on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Central Front Upper Headlight poorly mounted to front fork stansions
Central Rear Lower Wheel out of alignmant
Corrosion on frame and swinging arm
Nearside Front Upper Front stansion has corrosion but sign of oil leak at time of test
Offside Exhaust excessively corroded all over from front to rear and baffles in poor condition and exhaust noisy
Offside Front Upper Has signs of corrosion but no signs of oil leakage at time of test
Offside Front Upper Flexi hose cable tied to front fork stansion instead of proper fixing clip or clamp being fitted
Centre Front over sized tyre fitted
Centre Rear Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. wheel out of alignment (2.5.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Lower exhaust corroded from front to rear
Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal no reserve travel mountain pivots badly worn
Rear Lower swinging arm badly corroded
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Centre Front Lower Tyre tread not clearly visible No visable tred in varius places right hand side of tyre when rotated (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively tight Chain seized on joint and tight and lumpy (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Horn control not functioning. Horn not working (1.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel Rear brake pedal no reserve travel and not coming up to required percentage (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Stansion leaking but not exsessive at time of test
Nearside Rear Lower sprockets worn to exsess
Offside Front Upper stansion leaking but not exssesive at time of test
Offside Lower Exhaust badly rusted from front to rear
Centre Front Lower Disc worn badly on pivots leaving forwards and backwards movment in front disc
Nearside Front Lower Foot rest rubber badly worn
Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
exhaust has been repaired and is corroded
r/h front indecator damaged
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
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R946 KSX 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 60%.
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 R946 KSX, 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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R946 KSX is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 June 1998.
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