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P156 UUA

1996 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,420 mi
Last recorded50,420 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 UUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,420 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 50,123 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,068 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 44,964 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 41,094 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 41,090 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 37,413 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,413 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 37,111 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 UUA is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P156 UUA, 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 P156 UUA registered?

P156 UUA is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P156 UUA safe to buy?

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