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S949 MFC

1999 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,189 mi
Last recorded39,189 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 MFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 39,189 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 36,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 36,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 34,796 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,796 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,951 miles

Brake pedal has long travel

Engine mounting blot missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 47,090 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 47,090 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 41,916 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,916 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 38,772 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 38,772 miles

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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S949 MFC is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,191 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 S949 MFC, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S949 MFC is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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