MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N859 TPJ 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 N859 TPJ, 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 N859 TPJ registered?
N859 TPJ is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 9 January 1996.
Is N859 TPJ safe to buy?
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