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S992 BEU

1998 Suzuki GS500

Maroon Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,087 mi
Last recorded37,087 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS992 BEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,087 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,219 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 32,146 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,146 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,534 miles

Front Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Inner Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,343 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 29,343 miles

Drive chain excessively 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)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,651 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 23,651 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 19,577 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,192 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,854 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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S992 BEU is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Maroon with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S992 BEU, 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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S992 BEU is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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