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S234 NUG

1998 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,271 mi
Last recorded38,271 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 NUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,271 miles

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

Front engine mounting corroded

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear engine mounting bolt missing.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 38,231 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front engine mounting corroded

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear engine mounting bolt missing.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 23,959 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear brake sticking

Fail 26 Nov 2011 35,910 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear brake sticking

Pass 5 Mar 2011 33,537 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 33,533 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,339 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,535 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,877 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,821 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 20,819 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 14,045 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 13,981 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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S234 NUG is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S234 NUG, 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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S234 NUG is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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