MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,044 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Will need front wheel bearings soon,very dry
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Will need front wheel bearings soon,very dry
brake calipers req servicing soon;
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N197 YOF is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 N197 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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What year was N197 YOF registered?
N197 YOF is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 21 February 1996.
Is N197 YOF safe to buy?
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