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N408 OJF

1995 Suzuki GS500E

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,583 mi
Last recorded52,583 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Suzuki GS500E28,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 OJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 52,583 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 51,145 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front front tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 9 Aug 2018 51,145 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,404 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 47,504 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,545 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 45,545 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,613 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 43,613 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,484 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 41,484 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,737 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 39,733 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,889 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 35,879 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,123 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,408 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,507 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,693 miles

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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N408 OJF is a 1995 Suzuki GS500E in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki GS500E models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 28,110 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 N408 OJF, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki GS500E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N408 OJF is a 1995 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 9 August 1995.

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