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S535 BHR

1998 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,611 mi
Last recorded20,611 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 BHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 20,611 miles

fuel tank damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2022 20,603 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Engine is corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 18,828 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 13,469 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 13,863 miles

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Bottom yoke pinch bolts loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavierly perished &tread seprating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Heavierly persihed (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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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S535 BHR is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S535 BHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S535 BHR registered?

S535 BHR is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S535 BHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S535 BHR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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