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R310 LAC

1998 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,195 mi
Last recorded20,195 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 LAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 20,195 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 20,188 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

right front indicator cracked on casing

Pass 13 Apr 2013 19,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,614 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 19,597 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 19,597 miles

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,250 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,354 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 14,664 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 9,553 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 3,899 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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R310 LAC is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R310 LAC, 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 R310 LAC registered?

R310 LAC is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is R310 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R310 LAC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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