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S562 AHR

1998 Suzuki GS500

Grey Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

48,100 mi
Last recorded48,100 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS562 AHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 48,100 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 48,100 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 48,081 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 48,081 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 May 2016 47,451 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn both (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front tyre starting to perish

Fail 15 May 2014 46,919 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 46,919 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,892 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 46,892 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2011 46,630 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,630 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 45,614 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

clutch cable loose/too much free play

Pass 26 Sep 2009 45,614 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

clutch cable loose/too much free play

Pass 27 Sep 2008 44,428 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 44,428 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 65,536 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2006 58,597 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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S562 AHR is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Grey with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S562 AHR, 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 S562 AHR registered?

S562 AHR is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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