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S169 PNK

1998 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,852 mi
Last recorded12,852 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 PNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 12,852 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 12,519 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 12,195 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 12,021 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 12,021 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 11,951 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 11,859 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 11,604 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 11,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Speedo cable clamp loose

Pass 7 Nov 2019 11,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside 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))

Slight oil weep from rocker gasket

Pass 16 Oct 2018 10,880 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 10,635 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 10,490 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 10,490 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 10,138 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 9,847 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 9,809 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 9,723 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 9,723 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,556 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,419 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

signs of the fork seal leak is on the right fork leg but doesn't look like it has contaminated the brake pads yet.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 5,678 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

Pass 10 Sep 2008 4,666 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 4,633 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 4,606 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 4,574 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
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S169 PNK is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S169 PNK, 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 S169 PNK registered?

S169 PNK is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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