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N693 BVV

1996 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,818 mi
Last recorded65,818 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN693 BVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2017 65,818 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 65,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 60,072 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 60,072 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,469 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 54,469 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,323 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,321 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,095 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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N693 BVV is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N693 BVV, 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 N693 BVV registered?

N693 BVV is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 4 May 1996.

Is N693 BVV safe to buy?

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