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M461 YSL

1996 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,159 mi
Last recorded33,159 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM461 YSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 33,159 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 113 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 110 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 110 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Susp/arm central securing bolt slack (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 23,944 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 23,930 miles

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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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M461 YSL is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M461 YSL, 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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What year was M461 YSL registered?

M461 YSL is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is M461 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M461 YSL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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