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N688 OYW

1996 Suzuki GS500

White Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,183 mi
Last recorded13,183 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 OYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 13,183 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 11 May 2013 13,164 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 12,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 10,946 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 10,946 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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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N688 OYW is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in White with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N688 OYW, 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 N688 OYW registered?

N688 OYW is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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