MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,083 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
slight play in rubber steering mounts
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies when front brake is applied (1.3.1a)
Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
both tyres slightly age cracked
front brake slightly binding
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
both tyres slightly age cracked
front brake slightly binding
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S46 JRA is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S46 JRA, 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 S46 JRA registered?
S46 JRA is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S46 JRA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S46 JRA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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