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S238 OPO

1999 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,723 mi
Last recorded57,723 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 OPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 57,723 miles

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

front brake pad performance wooden

Fail 22 Oct 2016 57,723 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

front brake pad performance wooden

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,398 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nail in front tyre

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

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

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,562 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,976 miles

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

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

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

rear linkage and surrounding areas covered in oil from chain

Fail 14 Mar 2008 43,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

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

drive chain rusty also has slight kinking of rollers.

rear damper and linkage assemble covered in grease and dirt,unable to inspect fully.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,901 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

front fork dust seals damaged

front tyre wearing unevenly

underside of fuel tank rusty

welds at front of frame rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2007 38,845 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Offside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nail in rear tyre

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

frame rusting around welded areas

under side of fuel tank rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2006 34,889 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 34,873 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front 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.

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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S238 OPO is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,191 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 S238 OPO, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S238 OPO is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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