MOT Status
ValidMileage
23,985 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front and rear. (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected chain adjuster (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
headlamp masked
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
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))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500E?
Based on 2,277 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R73 FBU is a 1998 Suzuki GS500E in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 R73 FBU, 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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What year was R73 FBU registered?
R73 FBU is a 1998 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 1 April 1998.
Is R73 FBU safe to buy?
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