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S690 BDE

1998 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,427 mi
Last recorded17,427 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS690 BDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 17,427 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 16,668 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 15,965 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 15,333 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 14,681 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 13,998 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 13,333 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 12,791 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 12,282 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 9,854 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 9,854 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 3,566 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 3,550 miles

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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S690 BDE is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S690 BDE, 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 S690 BDE registered?

S690 BDE is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is S690 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S690 BDE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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