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N681 GLU

1996 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,809 mi
Last recorded27,809 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN681 GLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,809 miles

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

rear brake slighlty binding

rear fairing top bolts missing

Fail 25 Jul 2011 27,741 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

rear brake slighlty binding

rear fairing top bolts missing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,579 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 23,495 miles

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

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,680 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 14,240 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 13,419 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 12,846 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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N681 GLU is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N681 GLU, 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 N681 GLU registered?

N681 GLU is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N681 GLU safe to buy?

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