MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,851 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Oil leak
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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 NRD is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 26,370 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 NRD, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R981 NRD registered?
R981 NRD is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 29 September 1997.
Is R981 NRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R981 NRD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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