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S665 EUA

1998 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,383 mi
Last recorded66,383 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS665 EUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 66,383 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 65,099 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,848 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 60,276 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

indicators flashing fast

Fail 10 Aug 2017 60,264 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

indicators flashing fast

Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,884 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 56,879 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 56,643 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside fork stanhion pitted.

Offside mirror missing.

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Side stand spring weak.

Fail 11 Apr 2015 56,643 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside fork stanhion pitted.

Offside mirror missing.

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Side stand spring weak.

Pass 10 May 2014 55,559 miles

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

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

clutch operation stiff

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,792 miles

clutch operation stiff

crack in number plate

drive chain split link fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2013 51,792 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

crack in number plate

drive chain split link fitted

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

Pass 3 May 2012 48,792 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

crack in number plate

Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,970 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 46,970 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,808 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 May 2009 39,338 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 8 May 2008 33,140 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 33,140 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 27,637 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2007 27,637 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 20,274 miles

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

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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S665 EUA is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S665 EUA, 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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S665 EUA is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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