MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
centre stand cracked
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))
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
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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R389 LKN is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 31 March 1998.
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