MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nail in rear tyre
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
clutch lever ball end missing
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500E?
Based on 2,277 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N861 BKL is a 1996 Suzuki GS500E in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Suzuki GS500E models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 29,041 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 GS500E fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N861 BKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GS500E typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki GS500E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N861 BKL registered?
N861 BKL is a 1996 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 1 March 1996.
Is N861 BKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for N861 BKL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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