MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,120 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
n/s/f suspension leg oil seal slight leak †lower rear mono shock bush slightly worn
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500E?
Based on 2,277 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N317 BKE is a 1996 Suzuki GS500E in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1996 Suzuki GS500E models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 29,041 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 GS500E fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N317 BKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GS500E typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki GS500E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N317 BKE is a 1996 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 7 April 1996.
Is N317 BKE safe to buy?
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