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N344 YND

1996 Suzuki GS500E

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,949 mi
Last recorded43,949 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS500E29,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 YND
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,949 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 41,708 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 41,378 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 41,264 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,714 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 39,709 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,475 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front tyre wearing unevan.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,815 miles

Please keep an eye on the rear tyre.. Has perished excessively round the side wall

Fail 11 May 2011 32,732 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Brake pads have been comtaminated by fork oil. replace disc an pads

Rear tyre perished.. Please keep an eye on it

Pass 13 May 2010 31,285 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 May 2010 31,240 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,576 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 28,576 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2007 25,676 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 24,597 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 24,573 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500E?

Based on 2,277 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
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N344 YND is a 1996 Suzuki GS500E in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N344 YND, 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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N344 YND is a 1996 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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