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R41 BVR

1998 Suzuki GS500E

Orange Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,448 mi
Last recorded38,448 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS500E28,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 BVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,448 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 38,448 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,514 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn floating rivets in disc are very worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

only 1 stop lamp as other blown

Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,252 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

headlight mask converters fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2015 57,235 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 57,128 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,651 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 48,651 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,906 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 41,905 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,293 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 35,293 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500E?

Based on 2,277 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
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R41 BVR is a 1998 Suzuki GS500E in Orange with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GS500E models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 28,827 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 GS500E fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R41 BVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500E typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GS500E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R41 BVR is a 1998 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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