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S909 UBP

1998 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,397 mi
Last recorded8,397 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS909 UBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 8,397 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 6,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer pad (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 5,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 2,319 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear swinging arm near the shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear in the disc floating bobbins, not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules caliper end corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

horn deteriorated but still works

Pass 7 Feb 2022 99,768 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight play in disc mounting rotors (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

horn works but is deteriorated in operation

Pass 15 Feb 2021 97,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear of sidestand bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 96,698 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 93,899 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 90,505 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 90,505 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,086 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 82,763 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,838 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,888 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 66,554 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 66,554 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 63,481 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,481 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 60,459 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 56,438 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 51,250 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 47,663 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 40,481 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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S909 UBP is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S909 UBP, 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 S909 UBP registered?

S909 UBP is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 6 December 1998.

Is S909 UBP safe to buy?

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