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R249 MRH

1998 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

14,410 mi
Last recorded14,410 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 MRH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 14,410 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R/H fork leg slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 14,286 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Has some tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 13,988 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Slight distorted wheel rim on N/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 13,778 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 13,773 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 13,514 miles

APPEARS THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT WEEP FROM FUEL TAP - STAINS ON FRAME BELOW TAP

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 13,514 miles

Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

APPEARS THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT WEEP FROM FUEL TAP - STAINS ON FRAME BELOW TAP

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 13,308 miles

BATTERY STRAP MISSING

BOTH FRONT & REAR BRAKE FLUID LEVELS ARE AT MINIMUM LEVEL

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 13,108 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 12,963 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 12,953 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 12,897 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 12,848 miles

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

One tail lamp (of 2) innoperative.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 12,388 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 12,012 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 11,605 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 11,271 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 10,957 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 10,536 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 8,850 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 6,306 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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R249 MRH is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R249 MRH, 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 R249 MRH registered?

R249 MRH is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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