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S471 SLK

1998 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,332 mi
Last recorded41,332 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 SLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 41,332 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 41,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 40,729 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,315 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,286 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,913 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,638 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,454 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 37,454 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,128 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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S471 SLK is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S471 SLK, 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 S471 SLK registered?

S471 SLK is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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