MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Centre Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K962 SLX is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 26,370 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 K962 SLX, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K962 SLX registered?
K962 SLX is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 19 December 1997.
Is K962 SLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for K962 SLX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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