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N131 UOD

1996 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,254 mi
Last recorded34,254 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 UOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 34,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 34,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 34,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 34,133 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 34,114 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 34,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 34,087 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 34,076 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 34,064 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 34,054 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 33,938 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,842 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 33,762 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 32,788 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 30,835 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,605 miles

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

handlebar riser slightly loose

Pass 23 Jun 2007 26,156 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 22,268 miles

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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N131 UOD is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N131 UOD, 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 N131 UOD registered?

N131 UOD is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N131 UOD safe to buy?

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