MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Centre Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R26 TRD is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R26 TRD, 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 R26 TRD registered?
R26 TRD is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 7 January 1998.
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