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S45 AVL

1998 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

18,139 mi
Last recorded18,139 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 AVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 18,139 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 18,137 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 15,563 miles

Front brake bush worn out.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 15,563 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front brake bush worn out.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 15,174 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 15,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 14,635 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 13,841 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 13,033 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,296 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 7,802 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2008 7,802 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2007 6,566 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front tyre is starting to crack

Fail 7 Mar 2007 6,566 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

front tyre is starting to crack

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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S45 AVL is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S45 AVL, 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 S45 AVL registered?

S45 AVL is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S45 AVL safe to buy?

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