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T874 KGO

1999 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,821 mi
Last recorded33,821 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT874 KGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 33,821 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 33,821 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,396 miles

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

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

front tyre perished.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 32,396 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on sidelight. (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

front tyre perished.

Pass 22 May 2012 27,684 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 27,226 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,701 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,980 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 15,980 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,564 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 11,992 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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T874 KGO is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Blue 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 T874 KGO, 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 T874 KGO registered?

T874 KGO is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 25 July 1999.

Is T874 KGO safe to buy?

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