MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,163 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Oil leak
slight play in the gear pedal
the ignition is slightly insecure
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
the front brake disc is slightly rusty
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
the front brake disc is slightly rusty
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
the front tyre is very slightly perrished
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
surface cuts on front tyre and tyre starting to wear out of shape
Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
surface cuts on front tyre and tyre starting to wear out of shape
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N897 TEG is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 N897 TEG, 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 N897 TEG registered?
N897 TEG is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 31 March 1996.
Is N897 TEG safe to buy?
The MOT history for N897 TEG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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