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R121 PWO

1998 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,905 mi
Last recorded19,905 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 PWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 19,905 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 17,164 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

centrestand operating pedal/lever corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 17,144 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,989 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 15,987 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 15,173 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 15,078 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 15,078 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 13,393 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 11,650 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 11,622 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

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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R121 PWO is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 24,455 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 R121 PWO, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R121 PWO registered?

R121 PWO is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R121 PWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 PWO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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