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N708 TPD

1996 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,169 mi
Last recorded11,169 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN708 TPD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 11,169 miles

Slight travel on rear brake

Fail 26 Apr 2022 11,169 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight travel on rear brake

Pass 13 Jul 2019 11,061 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 10,158 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 9,292 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 8,847 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 8,847 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 7,885 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 7,885 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 7,598 miles

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

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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N708 TPD 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 70%.

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 N708 TPD, 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 N708 TPD registered?

N708 TPD is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N708 TPD safe to buy?

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