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N920 JLO

1996 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,809 mi
Last recorded35,809 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN920 JLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,809 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 35,809 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 32,438 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2005 32,431 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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N920 JLO is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N920 JLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N920 JLO?

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What year was N920 JLO registered?

N920 JLO is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is N920 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N920 JLO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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