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S537 LUG

1998 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,012 mi
Last recorded34,012 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 LUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 34,012 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,961 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,607 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Apr 2009 33,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,677 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,627 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 28,610 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,092 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,092 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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S537 LUG is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow 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 S537 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 S537 LUG registered?

S537 LUG is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S537 LUG safe to buy?

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