MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6 MM in the centre (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Outer (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front brake disc bobbins slightly worn.
Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Gear change lever loose.
Wear on front disc,slight play.
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P186 PKJ is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1999 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,191 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 P186 PKJ, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P186 PKJ is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 26 April 1999.
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