MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,630 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S511 JSS is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 S511 JSS, 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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How do I check the history of S511 JSS?
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What year was S511 JSS registered?
S511 JSS is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 9 September 1998.
Is S511 JSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for S511 JSS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S511 JSS have outstanding finance?
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