MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,817 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside grip missing
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)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
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 Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front tyre size incorrect
rear tyre has cracks in side wall
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S523 LUG is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S523 LUG, 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 S523 LUG registered?
S523 LUG is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 5 October 1998.
Is S523 LUG safe to buy?
The MOT history for S523 LUG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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