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S36 JST

1998 Suzuki GS500

Not stated Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,111 mi
Last recorded70,111 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 JST
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 70,111 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 69,550 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 69,550 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 69,499 miles

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))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 69,499 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2017 64,106 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 64,106 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,062 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,639 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 63,266 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,922 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,690 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 53,679 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 May 2010 53,671 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 53,655 miles

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))

Pass 7 May 2009 53,627 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 53,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 535,456 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 47,801 miles

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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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.

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