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R127 YTR

1998 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,858 mi
Last recorded57,858 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 YTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,858 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 57,858 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 67,012 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 66,994 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

both tyres very low pressures. inflated for test.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 62,807 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 58,495 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,462 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,141 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 53,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 50,106 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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R127 YTR is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R127 YTR, 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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R127 YTR is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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