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S176 ADL

1998 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

30,129 mi
Last recorded30,129 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS176 ADL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 30,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 30,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 29,515 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering damaged (2.1.2e)

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 29,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid between two halfs of brake caliper (3.2.B4)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering damaged (2.1.2e)

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

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

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

wiring untidy around headstock

Fail 1 Aug 2016 29,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. dip beam (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement wrong cap (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Mar 2014 27,860 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 27,860 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,722 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 26,180 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 24,837 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,436 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 19,463 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 19,463 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 May 2007 18,076 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2007 18,076 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,558 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 16,558 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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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S176 ADL is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S176 ADL, 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 S176 ADL registered?

S176 ADL is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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