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N668 KDE

1996 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

21,571 mi
Last recorded21,571 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN668 KDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 21,571 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 21,566 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 20,853 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 19,751 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 19,047 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 18,571 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 17,070 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 16,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,423 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 11,957 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 11,537 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 10,839 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 9,750 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 7,950 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 6,575 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 6,770 miles

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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N668 KDE is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N668 KDE, 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.

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What year was N668 KDE registered?

N668 KDE is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N668 KDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N668 KDE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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