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T484 AST

1999 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,211 mi
Last recorded73,211 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT484 AST
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,211 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 62,442 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

front brake lever has liitle reserve travel

Fail 4 Mar 2014 62,441 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

tight spots in chain

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,441 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

tight spots in chain

Pass 20 Jun 2012 61,366 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

head-lamps poor image

rear tyre worn

slight rear brake bind

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,816 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 60,028 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 54,317 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 48,812 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,343 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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T484 AST is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,191 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 T484 AST, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T484 AST registered?

T484 AST is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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