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N188 YOF

1996 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,650 mi
Last recorded45,650 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 YOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2021 45,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower part of the frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,796 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 44,124 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 43,156 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 41,742 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2016 40,934 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 39,829 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,812 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,797 miles

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 39,773 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,623 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 38,623 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,447 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 32,477 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 26,836 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 26,836 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 20,500 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 20,499 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

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

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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N188 YOF is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N188 YOF, 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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N188 YOF is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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