MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S357 BGJ is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S357 BGJ, 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 S357 BGJ registered?
S357 BGJ is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S357 BGJ safe to buy?
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