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M597 NKO

1994 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,845 mi
Last recorded34,845 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM597 NKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2008 34,845 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 34,751 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,640 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 32,601 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 30,557 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,557 miles

Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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M597 NKO is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 29,691 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 M597 NKO, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M597 NKO registered?

M597 NKO is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M597 NKO safe to buy?

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