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R149 EOL

1998 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,800 mi
Last recorded37,800 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 EOL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,753 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,467 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,396 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,881 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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R149 EOL is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R149 EOL, 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 R149 EOL registered?

R149 EOL is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R149 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 EOL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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