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N879 OYO

1996 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,462 mi
Last recorded24,462 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 OYO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 24,462 miles

Nearside handel bar grip loose

slight earthing fault on all light

Pass 24 Jan 2020 23,834 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 22,559 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 20,886 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 19,456 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 19,451 miles

Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 26,861 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 26,215 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 26,213 miles

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 25,218 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,955 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 22,147 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 22,117 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Upper Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Lower Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 May 2009 21,237 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,537 miles

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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N879 OYO is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N879 OYO, 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 N879 OYO registered?

N879 OYO is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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