MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
click on rotation of rear wheel
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
click on rotation of rear wheel
stand mounting bolt loose
handlebar clamps loose in top yolk
handlebar top yolk loose
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J197 BGP is a 1991 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1991 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 31,480 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 J197 BGP, 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 35 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J197 BGP registered?
J197 BGP is a 1991 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 22 October 1991.
Is J197 BGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for J197 BGP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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