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P179 PGV

1997 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,567 mi
Last recorded38,567 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS50026,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 PGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 38,567 miles

choke cable starting to fray

gear lever loose but secure

loose bolt on exhaust but secure

rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,734 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 37,734 miles

Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,112 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,995 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 34,903 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

centre stand return spring loose

rear tyre has insufficient pressure

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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P179 PGV is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P179 PGV, 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 P179 PGV registered?

P179 PGV is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P179 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 PGV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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