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N236 JRL

1996 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,765 mi
Last recorded39,765 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 JRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,765 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2013 38,860 miles

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))

Fail 20 May 2013 38,860 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2012 37,997 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2011 36,391 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,020 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2009 34,469 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 32,647 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

o/s plastics loose

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 29 May 2007 30,896 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,867 miles

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.

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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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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