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S481 RCR

1998 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,251 mi
Last recorded49,251 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 RCR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 49,251 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 49,066 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 49,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 49,056 miles

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 49,056 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 49,036 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 48,880 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 48,875 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 48,875 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 48,824 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 48,824 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 45,656 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 45,646 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 42,236 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,236 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 41,985 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 41,985 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 41,151 miles

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.

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
Full Suzuki GS500 reliability report

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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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What year was S481 RCR registered?

S481 RCR is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is S481 RCR safe to buy?

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