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P156 HCH

1997 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,343 mi
Last recorded34,343 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS50026,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 HCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,343 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 32,114 miles

Oil leak

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

headlight bolt missig

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,762 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

battery poor

Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,929 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,594 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,327 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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P156 HCH is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 26,370 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 P156 HCH, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P156 HCH registered?

P156 HCH is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P156 HCH safe to buy?

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