MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front and rear tyre pressures low
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
rear tyre has a tyre plug in it !
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S481 RCR is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S481 RCR, 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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S481 RCR is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 January 1998.
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