MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H170 ETM is a 1990 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1990 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 32,723 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 H170 ETM, 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 36 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was H170 ETM registered?
H170 ETM is a 1990 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 15 November 1990.
Is H170 ETM safe to buy?
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