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R970 OHR

1998 Suzuki GS500

White Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,793 mi
Last recorded26,793 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 OHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 26,793 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake rod slightly loose Split pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 26,682 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 23,583 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 19,384 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Indicators flashing slightly fast

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 19,384 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicators flashing slightly fast

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 18,921 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 18,921 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 17,182 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 16,355 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 15,388 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 13,602 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 11,967 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 10,028 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 7,776 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 7,776 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 7,288 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 6,760 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 6,754 miles

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

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

SLIGHT CRACKING OF FRONT TYRE TREAD

Pass 22 Jun 2007 6,090 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 5,690 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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R970 OHR is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in White with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R970 OHR, 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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R970 OHR is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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