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T973 RHR

1999 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,212 mi
Last recorded36,212 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT973 RHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 36,212 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 34,794 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 33,601 miles

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 32,458 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

head stock steering stops has been repaired

Pass 11 Sep 2017 31,423 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 30,918 miles

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

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

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

yoke bushes slightly worn

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,928 miles

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

n/s bar end missing

n/s bar slighty loose

Fail 28 Jul 2015 52,924 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

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

Rear suspension slightly distorted (2.4.A.2d)

n/s bar end missing

n/s bar slighty loose

Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,414 miles

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,524 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,865 miles

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,156 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,248 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

front mud guard damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,563 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,091 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,661 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,688 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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T973 RHR is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 T973 RHR, 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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T973 RHR is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 28 August 1999.

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