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N102 MAM

1996 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,828 mi
Last recorded64,828 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 MAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,828 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 64,828 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 63,798 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front fork lower brace insecure

rear tyre perished

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,798 miles

rear tyre perished

rear tyre unevenly worn

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front fork lower brace insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2010 63,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front fork lower brace insecure

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre perished

rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 17 Mar 2010 62,919 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,739 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 50,704 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,680 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 44,662 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 9,902 miles

front and rear tyres low on air

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
Full Suzuki GS500 reliability report

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N102 MAM is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N102 MAM, 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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N102 MAM is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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