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R269 YTR

1998 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,830 mi
Last recorded58,830 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 YTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 58,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 58,830 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 54,645 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 53,330 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 51,122 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,830 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 40,162 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 39,978 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 38,900 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 9,142 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 38,804 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 38,801 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 38,721 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 60,945 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 57,062 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 57,062 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 51,866 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre Worn Square, does affect Cornering, and White Lines.

Fail 4 Aug 2008 51,860 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2007 46,577 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 46,102 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 46,102 miles

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.

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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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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What year was R269 YTR registered?

R269 YTR is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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