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N861 BKL

1996 Suzuki GS500E

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,495 mi
Last recorded52,495 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS500E29,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN861 BKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,495 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 52,495 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2015 51,663 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 5 May 2015 51,662 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,824 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 50,688 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500E?

Based on 2,277 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
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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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N861 BKL is a 1996 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N861 BKL safe to buy?

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