MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))
Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
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)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V359 FCR is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V359 FCR, 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 V359 FCR registered?
V359 FCR is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V359 FCR safe to buy?
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