MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake grabbing caused by poor lubrication at hand lever pivot (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
oil leak from the top of the engine
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Brake piston also pushed out dust seals. (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute all 4 flashing too fast (1.5.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted 2.75 units distortion (3.2.A1m)
Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread too small plate & digits (6.3.4b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on both tail bulb elements not working, both stop elements working (1.1.3a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded, approaching white (1.5.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play linkage worn (2.4.A2a(i))
Upper Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded, approaching white (1.5.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Registration plate incorrect too small (6.3.1a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play linkage worn (2.4.A2a(i))
Upper Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.5.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.5.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
pass light button intermitternt
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
pass light button intermitternt
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front brake spongy
Offside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)
Front brake spongy
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S156 JJB is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S156 JJB, 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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S156 JJB is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 5 August 1998.
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