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R73 FBU

1998 Suzuki GS500E

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

23,985 mi
Last recorded23,985 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS500E28,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 FBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 23,985 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 23,514 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 23,460 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 23,091 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front and rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 22,414 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 18,080 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 18,080 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 18,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 17,535 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 17,535 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 17,221 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 16,886 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 16,886 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,531 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 30,488 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 30,087 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 30,087 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2011 28,750 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 28,750 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,335 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 25,328 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 20,541 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 14,458 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,225 miles

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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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.

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