MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
bolt missing from front mudguard.
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Flash button does not work
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
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S851 SRJ is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.
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 S851 SRJ, 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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S851 SRJ is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 3 August 1998.
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