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S86 MVP

1998 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,751 mi
Last recorded22,751 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 MVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 22,751 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 22,746 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 22,711 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 22,649 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 22,631 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 22,541 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 22,301 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 22,301 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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
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S86 MVP is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S86 MVP, 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 S86 MVP registered?

S86 MVP is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S86 MVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S86 MVP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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