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N567 HBP

1996 Suzuki GS500E

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,112 mi
Last recorded23,112 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS500E29,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN567 HBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 23,112 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 23,112 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 23,112 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both forks (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 23,112 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play advise replacement A.S.A.P (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn advise replacement A.S.A.P (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

rear reaction bracket forward pivot worn

Fail 18 Dec 2015 23,112 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play advise replacement A.S.A.P (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn advise replacement A.S.A.P (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

rear reaction bracket forward pivot worn

Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 56,801 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,465 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,865 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,730 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,297 miles

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

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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N567 HBP is a 1996 Suzuki GS500E in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N567 HBP, 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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N567 HBP is a 1996 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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