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R946 KSX

1998 Suzuki GS500

Orange Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,414 mi
Last recorded44,414 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 KSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 44,414 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 44,412 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 43,484 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 43,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,136 miles

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 41,119 miles

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 41,109 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 38,602 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 38,602 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,950 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 37,332 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 37,283 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,155 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 34,719 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 33,593 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
Full Suzuki GS500 reliability report

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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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What year was R946 KSX registered?

R946 KSX is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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