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R389 LKN

1998 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

66,986 mi
Last recorded66,986 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 LKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,986 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

centre stand cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,725 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,390 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 65,310 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 65,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,675 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 64,675 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,940 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 63,937 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

dip beam not very bright

front fender loose

rear footrest pivots worn

Fail 16 Jun 2009 63,936 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

headlamp dim on low beam

Fail 10 Jun 2009 63,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 63,913 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 63,913 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 63,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

n/s/r chain adjuster missing †

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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R389 LKN is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R389 LKN, 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 R389 LKN registered?

R389 LKN is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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