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M121 NCG

1996 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

15,538 mi
Last recorded15,538 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 NCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 15,538 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 14,688 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 13,534 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 13,534 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 13,332 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front loose mirror

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 12,687 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 11,361 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 11,361 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2015 7,298 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 6,499 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 26 Jul 2014 6,499 miles

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 5,720 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

front pads getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2013 5,720 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2012 5,701 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 5,671 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 5,671 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 5,649 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 5,608 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,550 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 5,499 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 5,338 miles

front tyre near legal limit

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?

Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,009
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,184
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 915
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 875
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 515
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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M121 NCG is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 26,155 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 M121 NCG, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M121 NCG is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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