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P223 FTO

1997 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,744 mi
Last recorded30,744 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS50026,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 FTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,744 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 30,743 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,704 miles

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

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

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

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

number plate may not be legal

Pass 4 Feb 2008 28,464 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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P223 FTO is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P223 FTO, 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 P223 FTO registered?

P223 FTO is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P223 FTO safe to buy?

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