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R425 AHE

1998 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,647 mi
Last recorded16,647 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 AHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 16,647 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 16,616 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 15,194 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 15,193 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 13,480 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 13,385 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 13,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front 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))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 13,359 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

rear tyre sidewall perished/cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2010 12,588 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 11,986 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,178 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 10,306 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 10,304 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 6,161 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 6,161 miles

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

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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R425 AHE 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 60%.

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 R425 AHE, 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 R425 AHE registered?

R425 AHE is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R425 AHE safe to buy?

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