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S375 UGY

1998 Suzuki GS500

Orange Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,743 mi
Last recorded30,743 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS375 UGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 30,743 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 30,741 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating control 1 (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 29,943 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 May 2023 27,660 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 27,656 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2014 27,375 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 26,056 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,562 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 24,049 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,429 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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S375 UGY is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Orange with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S375 UGY, 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 S375 UGY registered?

S375 UGY is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S375 UGY safe to buy?

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