MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
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))
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))
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)
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)
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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