MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,741 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
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))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
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)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R349 DGS?
You can check the full history of R349 DGS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R349 DGS registered?
R349 DGS is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 March 1998.
Is R349 DGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R349 DGS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R349 DGS have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R349 DGS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.