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N41 MAE

1996 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,330 mi
Last recorded36,330 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN41 MAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 36,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 33,744 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 33,744 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Front lower link bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 31,437 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2016 31,437 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2015 27,429 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 22,229 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 22,228 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,209 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,093 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 21,949 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 21,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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N41 MAE is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N41 MAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N41 MAE registered?

N41 MAE is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N41 MAE safe to buy?

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