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N239 WTO

1996 Suzuki GS500

White Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,568 mi
Last recorded30,568 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN239 WTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 30,568 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,576 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain stretched. (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,960 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 26,873 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 24,772 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 24,766 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,038 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,515 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,980 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 19,392 miles

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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N239 WTO is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in White with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N239 WTO, 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 N239 WTO registered?

N239 WTO is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N239 WTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N239 WTO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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