MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
corosion on frame and rear suspension
slight bind on rear brake
some movement on front brake caliper pins
rear tyre needs replacing
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
o/s plastics loose
slight bind on rear brake
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front forks have gaiters fitted cannot see stantions
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N236 JRL is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 N236 JRL, 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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N236 JRL is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 17 February 1996.
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