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N876 WMS

1996 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

32,076 mi
Last recorded32,076 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN876 WMS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 32,076 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 32,074 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 31,297 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,245 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp light dim

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.56mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2015 31,236 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp light dim

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.56mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,782 miles

offside rear footpeg fouling exhaust

Pass 31 May 2012 29,773 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 22 May 2012 29,772 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 28,366 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 18 May 2011 28,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 20 May 2010 27,266 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 13 May 2010 27,216 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 25,694 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 15 May 2009 25,694 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 May 2008 24,131 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 24,131 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 22,837 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 22,760 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 21,558 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 21,558 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 20,202 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 20,202 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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N876 WMS is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N876 WMS, 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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N876 WMS is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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