MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Tyres under-inflated
Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front brake caliper sliders worn.
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front brake caliper sliders worn.
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R981 AON is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Orange with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R981 AON, 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 R981 AON registered?
R981 AON is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R981 AON safe to buy?
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