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T830 BRF

1999 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,050 mi
Last recorded37,050 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT830 BRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,050 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 36,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,634 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

gear lever loose

rear brake dragging

Fail 3 Jul 2012 35,634 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

gear lever loose

rear brake dragging

Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,983 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 34,983 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,548 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

O/S/ FOOT BRAKE LEVER MOVEMENT AT MOUNT BUT IS SECURE

THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER SLIGHT DAMAGE

THE FRONT TYRE IS WORN LOW

THE REAR BRAKE DISC IS GROOVED AND WORN

Fail 23 Jun 2010 34,516 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

O/S/ FOOT BRAKE LEVER MOVEMENT AT MOUNT BUT IS SECURE

THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER SLIGHT DAMAGE

THE FRONT TYRE IS WORN LOW

THE REAR BRAKE DISC IS GROOVED AND WORN

Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,620 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 33,595 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,193 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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T830 BRF is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 T830 BRF, 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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T830 BRF is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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