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R349 DGS

1998 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,741 mi
Last recorded21,741 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 DGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,741 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 21,347 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 20,427 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 20,427 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Upper Fork yoke cracked (2.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 19,866 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 19,866 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,481 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 19,481 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 17,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 14,900 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 14,736 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 14,628 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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R349 DGS is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R349 DGS, 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 R349 DGS registered?

R349 DGS is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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