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V528 ECH

1999 Suzuki Gs

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

31,885 mi
Last recorded31,885 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Gs21,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV528 ECH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,885 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

exhaust cover loose

Fail 17 Mar 2012 31,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

exhaust cover loose

Pass 5 Mar 2011 27,029 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 27,014 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,445 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 25,445 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,831 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 24,831 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 20,166 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,250 miles

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

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

front tyre perished

front tyre uneven wear

Pass 12 Dec 2005 18,388 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs?

Based on 4,277 MOT tests across 689 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
479
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 61
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 51
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
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V528 ECH is a 1999 Suzuki Gs 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 Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 21,650 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 Gs fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V528 ECH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki Gs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V528 ECH is a 1999 Suzuki Gs, first registered on 6 November 1999.

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