MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamp to be switched off when the headlamp(s) are on (4.2.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
speedo cable insecure
throttle cable
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S36 JST is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Not stated with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 S36 JST, 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 S36 JST registered?
S36 JST is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S36 JST safe to buy?
The MOT history for S36 JST shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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