MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,627 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (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 Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
rear brake pedal stiff in operation
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S308 UOT is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S308 UOT, 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 S308 UOT registered?
S308 UOT is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 13 November 1998.
Is S308 UOT safe to buy?
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