MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
N/s handlebar grip insecure.
Passenger grab handle insecure.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P217 UYG is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P217 UYG, 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 P217 UYG registered?
P217 UYG is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 December 1996.
Is P217 UYG safe to buy?
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