The road tax status for R894 SST is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R894 SST?

The MOT for R894 SST is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 January 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R894 SST?

The recorded mileage for R894 SST is 33,893 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R894 SST ULEZ compliant?

No, R894 SST does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Suzuki GS500E 0.5L Petrol · R894 SST

R894 SST

1998 Suzuki GS500E (0.5L, petrol). First registered 19/06/1998. Recorded mileage 33,893 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: SUZUKI GS500E
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 04/01/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 33,893 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 0.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 04/01/2025

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Mileage: 33,893 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 500cc

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R894 SST Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2024
33,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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R894 SST Mileage History

16/05/202230,911 mi
18/05/202230,911 mi
04/01/202433,862 mi+2,951 mi
05/01/202433,893 mi+31 mi

Average of roughly 1,818 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R894 SST MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 17:19

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Suzuki Gs500E (R894 SST) between May 2022 and January 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Osr stabiliser link bolt loose and no fixing device (5.”; “Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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