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R279 LBD

1998 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,492 mi
Last recorded25,492 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 LBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 25,492 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 25,492 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 24,482 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 24,473 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 21,841 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 21,836 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 19,624 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 19,624 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 12,266 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 12,265 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 11,385 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 6,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2010 6,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 6,226 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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R279 LBD is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R279 LBD, 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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R279 LBD is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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