MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)
Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre Worn Square, does affect Cornering, and White Lines.
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R269 YTR is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R269 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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R269 YTR is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 23 June 1998.
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