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N908 TPR

1996 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

49,917 mi
Last recorded49,917 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN908 TPR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 49,917 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 49,212 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 49,212 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 48,515 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2021 47,908 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 47,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 47,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 47,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 47,095 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 46,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,957 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2017 45,955 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

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

rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2016 45,031 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,450 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 44,088 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 43,677 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 43,675 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 426,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,456 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 41,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,536 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,871 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 35,575 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,575 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 34,503 miles

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

chain/sprockets worn

Pass 22 Jun 2005 33,625 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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
Full Suzuki GS500 reliability report

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N908 TPR is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N908 TPR, 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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N908 TPR is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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