MOT Status
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9,338 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied Brake pedal catches on the exhaust. (1.1.2 (d))
Stop lamp not working Front brake doesn't illuminate stop lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(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)
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R172 HVX is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 R172 HVX, 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 R172 HVX registered?
R172 HVX is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 2 July 1998.
Is R172 HVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R172 HVX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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