1997 Suzuki GS500 0.5L Petrol · R132 JDA
1997 Suzuki GS500 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 24,120 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2011.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GS500
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R132 JDA Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/03/2010
- 24,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R132 JDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Gs500 (R132 JDA) between February 2006 and March 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)”; “Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))”.
R132 JDA Mileage History
- 14/02/200619,541 mi
- 16/02/200619,541 mi
- 07/07/200720,240 mi+699 mi
- 10/07/200720,241 mi+1 mi
- 26/03/200820,390 mi+149 mi
- 25/03/200921,718 mi+1,328 mi
- 25/03/200921,718 mi
- 23/03/201024,120 mi+2,402 mi
- 23/03/201024,120 mi
Average of roughly 1,117 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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