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N657 PDL

1996 Suzuki GS500E

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,238 mi
Last recorded42,238 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS500E29,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 PDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 42,238 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,225 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2012 42,225 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,490 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 38,829 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 38,809 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside 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))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 36,719 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 33,102 miles

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

offside brake light not illuminating

offside rear position lamp not illuminating

Pass 31 Mar 2007 33,102 miles

offside brake light not illuminating

offside rear position lamp not illuminating

Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,295 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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N657 PDL is a 1996 Suzuki GS500E in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N657 PDL, 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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What year was N657 PDL registered?

N657 PDL is a 1996 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N657 PDL safe to buy?

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