MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
front crancase cracked
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
front crancase cracked
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R196 XFC 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 86.7%.
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 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 R196 XFC, 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 R196 XFC registered?
R196 XFC is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 14 March 1998.
Is R196 XFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R196 XFC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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