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N941 WMS

1996 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,861 mi
Last recorded44,861 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN941 WMS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 44,861 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 44,356 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 44,337 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 39,988 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 33,631 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 28,488 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,402 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,619 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,421 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,580 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 23,515 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 22,925 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,362 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,569 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 21,569 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 20,835 miles

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

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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N941 WMS is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N941 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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What year was N941 WMS registered?

N941 WMS is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N941 WMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N941 WMS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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